Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (311 Rentals)

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21 Hodge St, Unit 2
$845
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$845
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

21 Hodge St, Unit 2

21 Hodge StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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4901 Penn Ave
$875 - $995
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$875 - $995
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4901 Penn Ave

4901 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224
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$925 - $995

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4901 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15224
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315 N Neville St, Unit 2
$975
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$975
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$975
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

315 N Neville St, Unit 2

315 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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2336 Murray Ave
$995
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$995
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$995
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

2336 Murray Ave

2336 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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864 Mirror St, Unit #1
$1,050
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$1,050
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864 Mirror St, Unit #1

864 Mirror StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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property at 2110 Larkins Wy

$900 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

2110 Larkins Wy

PittsburghPA15203

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Upper Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT priced from $700. East Liberty Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Upper Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
East Liberty Properties410 S. Atlantic Ave. (Studio)Studio,1BA$929
MorrowfieldRoadsterStudio,1BA$948
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
110 Butler St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hill, PA

As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Hill area is the $0.97 price per square foot 929 Jancey St Model at 929 Jancey St, Unit 929 in the in the Middle Hill neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Upper Hill apartment is the 222 Morewood Ave Model at 222 Morewood Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the North Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
929 Jancey St, Unit 929929 Jancey St2BR,1.5BA$0.97
222 Morewood Ave222 Morewood Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.05
5498 Hays St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 12120 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
2411 Mount Troy Rd, Unit 2411 Mt. Troy Road, 2nd2411 Mount Troy Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
3208 Brereton St, Unit 43208 Brereton St1BR,1BA$1.15
1205 E Carson St, Unit 31205 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.24
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
2116 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Upper Hill, Pittsburgh, PA

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Hill is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Hill is Liberty Point Apartments LP which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Upper Hill costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Hill?

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 200 regular apartments in Upper Hill 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 Upper Hill?

Cheap apartments in Upper Hill have an average cost of $437 which is $2,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Hill.

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