
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (40 Rentals)
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The Wendover Community

Morrowfield

546 Greenfield Ave

5552 Covode St

318 Saline St

Squirrel Hill Properties

4354 Murray Ave, Unit #3
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3916 Coleman St, Unit 3916 COLEMAN ST #3

4319 Tesla St, Unit Unit 2

3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear

Greenhill Apartments

2622 Tilbury Ave, Unit Upper Level

5839 Darlington Rd

5807 Bartlett St

Gladstone Residences
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Munhall Road Apartments

Wendover Annex

5855 Darlington Rd

2325 Eldridge St

2123 Shady Ave

Hazelwood

1923-1927 Murray Ave
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Phillips Avenue Complex

Wightman Terrace

5612 Hempstead

Wightman Street

Hollendon Apartments

5858 Alderson Street

Phillips Ave Apartments

849 Kennebec St
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Hobart Place

Squirrel Hill Flats

Briarcliff

2435 Beechwood Blvd

Hobart Wightman Apartments

Hempstead Road Apartments

6350 Forward Ave

Ruth Gardens
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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 | $1,093 | $825 | $1,449 |
| Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $895 | $1,881 |
| Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,100 | $2,450 |
| Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,095 | $3,865 |
| Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,600 | $2,795 |
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There are currently 40 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 $890. Squirrel Hill Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowfield | Airflow | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Squirrel Hill Properties | 235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Wendover Community | Liberty | 1BR,1BA | $1,181 |
| Walnut Towers at Frick Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,416 |
| Hempstead Road Apartments | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,493 |
| Walnut on the Park | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.43 price per square foot 5721 Northumberland St Model at 5721 Northumberland St, Unit 5721 Northumberland in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 4229 Haldane St Model at 4229 Haldane St starting at $1,750 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5721 Northumberland St, Unit 5721 Northumberland | 5721 Northumberland St | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 4229 Haldane St | 4229 Haldane St | 4BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment | 2201 Pittock St | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 1858 Shaw Ave, Unit 1858 | 1858 Shaw Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear | 3703 Alexis St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Hempstead Road Apartments | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 4354 Murray Ave, Unit #3 | 4354 Murray Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Walnut on the Park | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 2622 Tilbury Ave, Unit Upper Level | 2622 Tilbury Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 3916 Coleman St, Unit 3916 COLEMAN ST #3 | 3916 Coleman St | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 Morrowfield listed at $890.
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 $1,071 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 $1,331 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 The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $2,570.
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