Cheap Homes for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $975 (10 Rentals)

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property at 628 Blanton St
$1,250

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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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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 $879. Velma Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MorrowfieldRoadsterStudio,1BA$879
Velma Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
1927 Murray0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA

As of September 07, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
6315 Monitor St, Unit Monitor Ave #16315 Monitor St2BR,1BA$1.19
2309 Eldridge St, Unit 22309 Eldridge St2BR,1BA$1.41
2336 Eldridge St, Unit 12336 Eldridge St3BR,1BA$1.25
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09
5840 Alderson St5840 Alderson St2BR,1BA$1.59
Greenhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.70
Velma Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Squirrel Hill South

What type of rentals are currently available in Squirrel Hill South?

There are currently 180 Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA with pricing that ranges from $879 to $4,175. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Squirrel Hill South ranging from $975 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Squirrel Hill South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Squirrel Hill South ranges from $975 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,741.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Squirrel Hill South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Squirrel Hill South range from $1,495 to $4,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,332 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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