Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swisshelm Park Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (151 Rentals)

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5854 Forbes Ave
$825 - $1,295
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5854 Forbes Ave

5854 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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2336 Murray Ave
$995
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

2336 Murray Ave

2336 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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864 Mirror St, Unit #1
$1,050
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864 Mirror St, Unit #1

864 Mirror StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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862 Mirror St, Unit 2
$1,100
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862 Mirror St, Unit 2

862 Mirror StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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6206 Ira Way, Unit Upper
$1,100
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6206 Ira Way, Unit Upper

6206 Ira WayPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5809 Hobart St
$1,180 - $1,295
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5809 Hobart St

5809 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Swisshelm Park, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swisshelm Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swisshelm Park area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at The Flats on Penn priced from $730. 2206 Woodstock Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Swisshelm Park apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on PennRadcliffStudio,1BA$730
2206 Woodstock Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
MorrowfieldRoadsterStudio,1BA$948
Penn Avenue Properties7239 Penn Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$1,000
Village SquareStudio, PatioStudio,1BA$1,000
NORMANDYGHStudio,1BA$1,080
The Wendover CommunityLiberty1BR,1BA$1,090
Squirrel Hill Properties235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,099
Edgewood Court ApartmentsDiscover Modern Comfort at Edgewood Court1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swisshelm Park, PA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swisshelm Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Swisshelm Park apartment is the 5728 Solway St Model at 5728 Solway St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swisshelm Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
5728 Solway St, Unit 25728 Solway St3BR,1BA$1.29
1838 Shaw Ave, Unit 11838 Shaw Ave3BR,1BA$1.35
1301 S Braddock Ave, Unit 21301 S Braddock Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
6336 Forward Ave, Unit 2nd Floor6336 Forward Ave3BR,2BA$1.37
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
3301 Beechwood Blvd3301 Beechwood Blvd1BR,1BA$1.33
5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 235862 Forbes Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Village SquareStudio, PatioStudio ,1BA$1.31
2206 Woodstock Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swisshelm Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swisshelm Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swisshelm Park is at The Flats on Penn listed at $730.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swisshelm Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swisshelm Park Apartment is $850 at 2206 Woodstock Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swisshelm Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swisshelm Park is starting from $1,079 at Penn Avenue Properties.

What is the most affordable Swisshelm Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swisshelm Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing and starts from $2,100.

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