3202 Joe Hammer Sq
PittsburghPA15213
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (315 Rentals)
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$646 - $1,471Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arlington Houses
525-529 S Aiken AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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$650
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Total Monthly Price$650
817 Anaheim St, Unit 4
817 Anaheim StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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$700 - $1,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
BRETT
5715 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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The Wendover Community
5562 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Tiffany Place
5700 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
1712 Lowrie St
PittsburghPA15212
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Morrowfield
2715 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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South Side Apartments
2008-2012 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
718 N Euclid Ave
PittsburghPA15206
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111 Sedgwick St
PittsburghPA15209
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305 N Negley Ave
305 N Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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$925
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Total Monthly Price$925
3208 Brereton St, Unit 4
3208 Brereton StPittsburgh, PA 15219
3208 Brereton St
PittsburghPA15219
2224 Sarah St
PittsburghPA15203
1509 Hatteras St
PittsburghPA15212
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$950
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736 Clarissa St, Unit 2
736 Clarissa StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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1712 Lowrie St
1712 Lowrie StPittsburgh, PA 15212
1622 Hatteras St
PittsburghPA15212
736 Clarissa St
PittsburghPA15219
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$965 - $1,180Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Coronado
5260 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
5396 Stanton Ave
PittsburghPA15206
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$995
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430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3
430 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15232
5715 E Liberty Blvd
PittsburghPA15206
125 Roup Ave
PittsburghPA15206
619 Mellon St
PittsburghPA15206
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$1,000 - $1,250Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Aberdeen Apartments
4628 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Kings Arms Apartments
800 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Thames Manor
585-587 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
1608 Lowrie St
PittsburghPA15212
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$1,030 - $2,781Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Helm on the Allegheny
2239 Railroad StPittsburgh, PA 15222
5233 Butler St
PittsburghPA15201
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$1,050
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5233 Butler St, Unit 2nd Floor
5233 Butler StPittsburgh, PA 15201
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$1,050 - $1,5501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ohara Place Apartments LP
3625-3645 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15201
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$1,0761 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2027
Highmont
6200 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
930 Portland St
PittsburghPA15206
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$1,080
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930 Portland St, Unit 3
930 Portland StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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$1,0901 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 10
Steiner Realty South Side Listings
2219 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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5532-5540 Covode StPittsburgh, PA 15217
3008 Paulowna St
PittsburghPA15219
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512 S Millvale Ave
PittsburghPA15224
110 S 12th St
PittsburghPA15203
3295 Dawson St
PittsburghPA15213
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The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)
5420 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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FRIENDSHIP COURT
273 S Winebiddle StPittsburgh, PA 15224
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$1,100
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537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2
537 Greenfield AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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$1,125
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5544 Baywood St, Unit 3
5544 Baywood StPittsburgh, PA 15206
5544 Baywood St
PittsburghPA15206
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$1,140 - $1,930Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 10
Fifth Avenue School Lofts
1800 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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$1,1501 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
South Negley Apartments
220 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Upper Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Hill Studio Apartments | $1,812 | $646 | $3,863 |
| Upper Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $500 | $4,617 |
| Upper Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $895 | $6,000 |
| Upper Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $650 | $5,085 |
| Upper Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,300 | $3,700 |
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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 Arlington Houses priced from $646. BRETT has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Upper Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Arlington Houses | Alcea | Studio, 1BA | $646 |
| BRETT | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $700 |
| Tiffany Place | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $795 |
| 4828 Liberty Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| Morrowfield | Cord | Studio, 1BA | $893 |
| 305 N Negley Ave | 2BR Apartment | 2BR, 1BA | $895 |
| 3208 Brereton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hill, PA
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Hill area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4058 Penn Ave Model at 4058 Penn Ave, Unit 2 in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,305. The second greatest value Upper Hill apartment is the 3513 Penn Ave Model at 3513 Penn Ave, Unit Front in the Spring Hill-City View neighborhood starting at $2,160 with a $0.99 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 4058 Penn Ave, Unit 2 | 4058 Penn Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.49 |
| 3513 Penn Ave, Unit Front | 3513 Penn Ave | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.99 |
| 5396 Stanton Ave, Unit 1 | 5396 Stanton Ave | 4BR, 1.5BA | $0.94 |
| 725 McCaslin St, Unit 725 | 725 McCaslin St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.85 |
| Schenley Arms (Historic) | Bushnel | 3BR, 2BA | $0.86 |
| Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR, 1.5BA | $0.91 |
| 537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2 | 537 Greenfield Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
| 3208 Brereton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| 3208 Brereton St, Unit 4 | 3208 Brereton St | 1BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| 817 Anaheim St, Unit 4 | 817 Anaheim St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.65 |
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Hill is Tiffany Place which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Upper Hill costs $2,022.
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 175 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 $426 which is $1,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Hill.
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