
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swissvale Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Brittany Apartments

2314 Woodstock Ave

The Forest Apartments

5612 Hempstead
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1230 End E Ave, Unit 1

600 Allenby Ave, Unit 6

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Swissvale, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swissvale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Swissvale Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $810 | $3,930 |
Swissvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $950 | $6,358 |
Swissvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $945 | $3,450 |
Swissvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,212 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Swissvale Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Swissvale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swissvale area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court priced from $810. 5612 Hempstead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Swissvale apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cambridge Court | HUTCH | Studio,1BA | $810 |
5612 Hempstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Brittany Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,034 |
Cornerstone Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
Regent Square | Trenton | 2BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swissvale area is the $2.63 price per square foot The Ell on Ellsworth 3BR/1B Model at The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Swissvale apartment is the 1 Bedroom Garden Model at Cornerstone Village Apartments starting at $1,343 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Homewood North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swissvale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property) | The Ell on Ellsworth 3BR/1B | 3BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Cornerstone Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
600 Allenby Ave, Unit 6 | 600 Allenby Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Cambridge Court | HUTCH | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
1230 End E Ave, Unit 1 | 1230 End E Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Brittany Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
5612 Hempstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSwissvale, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #94
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Swissvale Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swissvale Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swissvale?
The cheapest apartment in Swissvale is Brittany Apartments which is listed at $1,034, while the average apartment in Swissvale costs $2,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swissvale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Swissvale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Swissvale?
Cheap apartments in Swissvale have an average cost of $669 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swissvale.
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