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

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property at 5735 Phillips Ave
$1,195 - $1,495
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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5735 Phillips Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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property at 628 Blanton St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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628 Blanton St

PittsburghPA15207
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property at 5839 Darlington Rd
$1,250 - $1,375
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 12
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5839 Darlington Rd

PittsburghPA15217
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Gladstone Residences
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gladstone Residences

327 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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Lynn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lynn Apartments

5686 Forward AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wendover Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wendover Annex

5533-5539 Covode StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2325 Eldridge St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Eldridge St

2325 Eldridge StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5855 Darlington Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5855 Darlington Rd

5855 Darlington RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2123 Shady Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2123 Shady Ave

2123 Shady AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hazelwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood

149 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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Wightman Terrace
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wightman Terrace

2130 Wightman StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wightman Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wightman Street

2129-2135 WightmanPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hollendon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollendon Apartments

1723 Wightman StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5858 Alderson Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

5858 Alderson Street

5858 Alderson StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2355 Eldridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2355 Eldridge

2355 Eldridge StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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1927 Murray
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1927 Murray

1923-1927 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Phillips Ave Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Ave Apartments

5623-5641 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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849 Kennebec St
3 Bedroom Apartments

849 Kennebec St

849 Kennebec StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hobart Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hobart Place

5620 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Squirrel Hill Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Squirrel Hill Flats

5710-5712 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217

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Briarcliff
2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff

7505-7507 Rosemary RdPittsburgh, PA 15221
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2435 Beechwood Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2435 Beechwood Blvd

2435 Beechwood BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5836 Alderson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5836 Alderson St

5836 Alderson StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Walnut on the Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut on the Park

5326 Pocusset StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hobart Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hobart Court

5559 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217

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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MorrowfieldCordStudio,1BA$893
The Wendover CommunityLiberty1BR,1BA$1,037
2355 Eldridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
1927 Murray0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
6350 Forward Ave1 bd, 1 ba1BR,1BA$1,265
Squirrel Hill Properties5717 Hobart St. (2BR)2BR,1BA$1,399
DALZELL PLACE - 6618 -- 187DALZELL PLACE -- 6618 -- 187 - 42BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
725 McCaslin St, Unit 725725 McCaslin St3BR,1BA$0.85
5900 Phillips Ave, Unit appartment5900 Phillips Ave4BR,2BA$1.47
2201 Pittock St, Unit Appartment2201 Pittock St4BR,2BA$1.60
5826 Darlington Rd #4, Unit #45826 Darlington Rd #42BR,1BA$1.19
537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2537 Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
2309 Eldridge St, Unit 22309 Eldridge St2BR,1BA$1.41
6315 Monitor St, Unit Monitor Ave #16315 Monitor St2BR,1BA$1.19
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09
5840 Alderson St5840 Alderson St2BR,1BA$1.59
The Wendover CommunityLiberty1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #110

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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