
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Southwest, PA from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Villages of Easton

Timber Ridge Apartments

Sherwood Circle Townhomes Near Greensburg

Cabin Hill Place

West Hills Village

Toll House Apartments

Woodlands Hills Townhomes
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Greensburg Collection Apartments

Mt. Vernon Apartments

Crosskeys Townhomes

Center Grove Apartments

The North Main Apartments

Logan Road Apartments

College View Apartments

Virginia Manor Apartments
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10253 Garnet Ln

Trotwood Manor

North Huntingdon Collection

224 W Otterman St

Latrobe Apartments

1136 Reservoir Ave

531 Main St

545 Sixth St
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205 Griscom St

129 3rd St

Penbriar Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

Westmoreland Hills

13900 US-30

Jeanette Apartments

Brookside Apartments
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99 Kenric Ave

527 Duquesne Ave

224 N 5th St

116 10th St

2837 Capitol St

900 Meldon Ave

814 Green St

10404 Lilac St
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13 Franklin Ave

Heritage Park Apartments

128 S Spring Ave

802 Western Ave
Southwest, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $907 | $200 | $1,800 |
| Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $200 | $2,325 |
| Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $200 | $2,530 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southwest, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Hawksworth Gardens in the Westmoreland County neighborhood priced from $200. Villages of Easton in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksworth Gardens | 3 bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $200 |
| Villages of Easton | Small One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Small/Med One BDR | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| West Hills Village | 1BD/1BH | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Toll House Apartments | Junior | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Greensburg Collection Apartments | 301 Hancock Avenue 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| College View Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| The North Main Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| 10253 Garnet Ln | Filippa Villagio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Virginia Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, PA and Nearby
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.11 price per square foot End Model at Oak Ridge Estates in the in the Westmoreland County neighborhood starting from $2,135. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the Cust Int Model at Walton Crossings starting at $2,335 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Westmoreland County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Estates | End | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
| Walton Crossings | Cust Int | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| Virginia Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| College View Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The North Main Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| White Oak Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Hawksworth Gardens | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| West Hills Village | 1BD/1BH | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Greensburg Collection Apartments | 301 Hancock Avenue 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Villages of Easton | Small One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment is $610 at Villages of Easton.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest is starting from $200 at Hawksworth Gardens.
What is the most affordable Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hawksworth Gardens and starts from $200.
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