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Ruth Gardens

5726-5730 Beacon StSquirrel Hill, PA 15217
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Squirrel Hill, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Squirrel Hill, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Homestead Bakery Lofts in the Lincoln Place neighborhood priced from $700. BRETT in the Middle Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Squirrel Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$700
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$770
Cambridge CourtElmStudio,1BA$830
Cornerstone Village Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$875
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
The Flats on PennOsprey1BR,1BA$910
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$925
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 11BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3110 Niagara St Model at 3110 Niagara St, Unit 3 in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill apartment is the 4229 Haldane St Model at 4229 Haldane St starting at $1,700 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3110 Niagara St, Unit 33110 Niagara St3BR,1BA$0.69
4229 Haldane St4229 Haldane St4BR,1BA$1.00
5401 Broad St, Unit FL25401 Broad St4BR,1BA$1.06
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
6621 Tennis St, Unit Apt 16621 Tennis St2BR,1BA$1.12
201 S Millvale Ave, Unit # 2. 201 South Millvale201 S Millvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
Homestead Bakery LoftsOne Bed1BR,1BA$0.76
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Squirrel Hill, PA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Squirrel Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Squirrel Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Squirrel Hill is at BRETT listed at $770.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment is $700 at Homestead Bakery Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Squirrel Hill is starting from $1,049 at Cornerstone Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Squirrel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Squirrel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Village Apartments and starts from $1,212.

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