
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $720 (59 Rentals)
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Morrowfield

Velma Court

5862 Forbes Ave

cov5532-5540

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537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2

5735 Phillips Ave

6309 Darlington Rd

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3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear

5807 Bartlett St
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628 Blanton St

5839 Darlington Rd

3847-3849-3849 Beechwood Blvd

Greenhill Apartments

737 Montclair St

313 Whipple St

6311 Morrowfield Ave

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6315 Monitor St, Unit Monitor Ave #1

525-529-529 Farnsworth St

Gladstone Residences
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Wendover Annex

2325 Eldridge St

5855 Darlington Rd

2123 Shady Ave

2306 Sherbrook St

Hazelwood

Phillips Avenue Complex

Wightman Terrace
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Hollendon Apartments

5858 Alderson Street

2355 Eldridge

1927 Murray

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849 Kennebec St

Hobart Place

Squirrel Hill Flats
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3809 Beechwood Blvd

Briarcliff

2435 Beechwood Blvd

5836 Alderson St

622 Minnesota St

5644 Hempstead Road

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Walnut on the Park

Hobart Court

3819 Beechwood Blvd
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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Hill South Studio Apartments | $1,021 | $762 | $1,304 |
| Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $788 | $1,945 |
| Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,100 | $2,447 |
| Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,500 | $4,175 |
| Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squirrel Hill South area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Morrowfield priced from $893. The Wendover Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,037. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowfield | Cord | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| 2355 Eldridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 1927 Murray | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 6350 Forward Ave | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Squirrel Hill Properties | 5717 Hobart St. (2BR) | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| DALZELL PLACE - 6618 -- 187 | DALZELL PLACE -- 6618 -- 187 - 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $0.85 price per square foot 725 McCaslin St Model at 725 McCaslin St, Unit 725 in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 5900 Phillips Ave Model at 5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment starting at $2,300 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 725 McCaslin St, Unit 725 | 725 McCaslin St | 3BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment | 5900 Phillips Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment | 2201 Pittock St | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 5826 Darlington Rd #4, Unit #4 | 5826 Darlington Rd #4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2 | 537 Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 2309 Eldridge St, Unit 2 | 2309 Eldridge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 6315 Monitor St, Unit Monitor Ave #1 | 6315 Monitor St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear | 3703 Alexis St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 5840 Alderson St | 5840 Alderson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squirrel Hill South Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartment is $788 at The Wendover Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Squirrel Hill South Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Squirrel Hill South is starting from $1,167 at The Wendover Community.
What is the most affordable Squirrel Hill South Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Squirrel Hill South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 6350 Forward Ave and starts from $1,825.
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