Cheap Homes for Rent in Swisshelm Park Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (60 Rentals)

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property at 1156 1/2 South Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1156 1/2 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 5845 Phillips Ave

$1,200 - $1,300

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$1,200 - $1,300
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

5845 Phillips Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 1155 South Ave

$1,325

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$1,325
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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1155 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 408 South Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 419 Franklin Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

419 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 1026 Wallace Ave

$1,399

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$1,399
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$1,399

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1026 Wallace Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 307 Walnut St

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

307 Walnut St

HomesteadPA15120
property at 428 S Trenton Ave

$1,450

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$1,450
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

428 S Trenton Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Flats on Penn priced from $925. Penn Avenue Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Swisshelm Park apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
Penn Avenue Properties7528 Penn Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$999
Regent SquareWHITNEYStudio,1BA$1,000
Edgewood Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,050
The Wendover CommunityArmstrong1BR,1BA$1,063
MorrowfieldBentley1BR,1BA$1,085
Squirrel Hill Properties235 S. Fairmount St. (Studio)Studio,1BA$1,099
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1,100
Wightman Street1 BR 1 Bath (basement)1BR,1BA$1,114

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swisshelm Park, PA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swisshelm Park area is the $1.46 price per square foot 5710 Beacon St Model at 5710 Beacon St, Unit B in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Swisshelm Park apartment is the 926 Savannah Ave Model at 926 Savannah Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,350 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the East Hills 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.
5710 Beacon St, Unit B5710 Beacon St3BR,1BA$1.46
926 Savannah Ave, Unit #2926 Savannah Ave2BR,1BA$1.57
727 Hill Ave727 Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1.35
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
530 Greenfield Ave, Unit Second Floor Unit530 Greenfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
Bowtie High1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26
5519 5th Ave, Unit A15519 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.43
1166 South Ave, Unit 31166 South Ave2BR,1BA$1.39
The Flats on PennFaulkner1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swisshelm Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Swisshelm Park?

There are currently 560 Apartments for Rent in Swisshelm Park, PA with pricing that ranges from $699 to $12,199. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swisshelm Park ranging from $950 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Swisshelm Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swisshelm Park ranges from $950 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,019.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Swisshelm Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Swisshelm Park range from $1,250 to $4,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $7,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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