
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (56 Rentals)
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308 Saline St

Velma Court

Morrowfield

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805 Flemington St, Unit 2

5854 Forbes Ave

2421 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 2421D

2421 Beechwood Blvd

The Wendover Community

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5712 Phillips Ave

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2419 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 2419B

5710 Phillips Ave, Unit A3

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5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23

Greenhill Apartments

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137 Hazelwood Ave, Unit 1

2419 Beechwood Blvd

6350 Forward Ave, Unit 3

6347-6349 Douglas St

5710 Phillips Ave, Unit A1
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3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1

6319 Monitor St, Unit 6317 Apt #2

737 Montclair St

6350 Forward Ave, Unit 16

6311 Morrowfield Ave

5735 Phillips Ave

6350 Forward Ave, Unit 11

313 Whipple St

4303 Ludwick St

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Lynn Apartments

Munhall Road Apartments

Wendover Annex

5855 Darlington Rd

2325 Eldridge St

2123 Shady Ave

Hazelwood

1923-1927 Murray Ave

Phillips Avenue Complex

Wightman Terrace
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2306 Sherbrook St

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5858 Alderson Street

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3833 Acorn St

849 Kennebec St

Hobart Place

Squirrel Hill Flats
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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 | $1,121 | $939 | $1,449 |
| Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $875 | $1,945 |
| Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,195 | $2,447 |
| Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,200 | $4,175 |
| Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 56 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 $948. The Wendover Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowfield | Roadster | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Squirrel Hill Properties | 235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| 6350 Forward Ave | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| DALZELL PLACE - 6618 -- 187 | DALZELL PLACE -- 6618 -- 187 - 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Hobart Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5900 Phillips Ave Model at 5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 2201 Pittock St Model at 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment starting at $2,500 with a $1.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment | 5900 Phillips Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment | 2201 Pittock St | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 3518 Beechwood Blvd, Unit Unit 1 | 3518 Beechwood Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 5840 Alderson St | 5840 Alderson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 5702 Darlington Rd, Unit 1 | 5702 Darlington Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 5916 Nicholson St, Unit 1 | 5916 Nicholson St | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| 5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 23 | 5862 Forbes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 137 Hazelwood Ave, Unit 1 | 137 Hazelwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Morrowfield | Phaeton | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squirrel Hill South Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Squirrel Hill South is at Squirrel Hill Properties listed at $1,099.
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 $971 at Morrowfield.
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 $1,228 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 $1,925.
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