
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (46 Rentals)
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Velma Court

The Wendover Community

Morrowfield

4349 Murray Ave

3916 Coleman St, Unit 3916 COLEMAN ST #3

5660 Munhall Rd

5612 Hempstead

2421 Beechwood Blvd
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5552 Covode St

5552 Covode St

70 Bigelow St

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5660 Munhall Rd

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5807 Hobart St

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624 Frayne St, Unit Apt #2

Greenhill Apartments

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2419 Beechwood Blvd
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5807 Bartlett St

5646 Hobart St

5646 Hobart St

Gladstone Residences

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Wendover Annex

5855 Darlington Rd
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2325 Eldridge St

2123 Shady Ave

Hazelwood

1923-1927 Murray Ave

Phillips Avenue Complex

Wightman Terrace

Wightman Street

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5858 Alderson Street

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849 Kennebec St

Hobart Place

Squirrel Hill Flats

2435 Beechwood Blvd

Briarcliff

Hobart Wightman Apartments

Ruth Gardens
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6350 Forward Ave
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 | $1,056 | $825 | $1,449 |
| Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $750 | $1,881 |
| Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $1,200 | $2,700 |
| Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $1,795 | $3,865 |
| Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $2,400 | $3,295 |
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There are currently 46 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 1 Bed unit found at Morrowfield priced from $1,080. Wightman Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrowfield | Darrin | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Wightman Street | 1 BR 1 Bath (basement) | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Squirrel Hill Properties | 235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio) | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Wendover Community | Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| 6350 Forward Ave | 1 bd, 1 ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Walnut Towers at Frick Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,402 |
| Walnut on the Park | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,422 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.04 price per square foot Single family home Model at 4229 Haldane St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,750. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4229 Haldane St | Single family home | 4BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment | 2201 Pittock St | 4BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 5737 Hobart St | 5737 Hobart St | 3BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| 1858 Shaw Ave, Unit 1858 | 1858 Shaw Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1145 Greenfield Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 1145 Greenfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 624 Frayne St, Unit Apt #2 | 624 Frayne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 5612 Hempstead | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Hobart Court | 2 BR 1 Bath Units 16,17,18 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Walnut on the Park | 2 BR 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 3916 Coleman St, Unit 3916 COLEMAN ST #3 | 3916 Coleman St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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 $1,080 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 $1,340 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 $1,995.
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Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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