Cheap Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA from $500 (377 Rentals)

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Ruth Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Gardens

5726-5730 Beacon StSquirrel Hill, PA 15217
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239 Amber St, Unit 2
$840
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239 Amber St, Unit 2

239 Amber StPittsburgh, PA 15206
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7529 Roslyn St, Unit 1B
$850
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$850

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7529 Roslyn St, Unit 1B

7529 Roslyn StSwissvale, PA 15218
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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4
$925
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$925

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3208 Brereton St, Unit 4

3208 Brereton StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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736 Clarissa St, Unit 2
$950
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$950

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736 Clarissa St, Unit 2

736 Clarissa StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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5396 Stanton Ave
$970 - $1,795
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$970 - $1,795

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$970 - $1,795
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5396 Stanton Ave

5396 Stanton AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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5396 Stanton Ave

PittsburghPA15206

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430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3
$995
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$995

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430 S Fairmount St, Unit 3

430 S Fairmount StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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1107 South Ave, Unit 1
$1,050
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1107 South Ave, Unit 1

1107 South AvePittsburgh, PA 15221
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Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Squirrel Hill, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT in the Middle Hill neighborhood priced from $700. Tiffany Place in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Squirrel Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Tiffany PlaceLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
305 N Negley Ave2BR Apartment2BR,1BA$895
Beautiful One Bedroom in Swissvale!!whipple1BR,1BA$920
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
CavendishLatimer1BR,1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $0.37 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Homewood North 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.
2822 Salisbury St2822 Salisbury St4BR,2BA$0.37
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
1400 Hill Ave, Unit 21400 Hill Ave4BR,1BA$0.83
254 S. Mathilda St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.73
537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2537 Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.92
727 Hill Ave727 Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
149 Frank St, Unit 149 Frank St149 Frank St2BR,1BA$0.90
3208 Brereton St, Unit 43208 Brereton St1BR,1BA$0.93

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment is $795 at Tiffany Place.

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 $895 at 305 N Negley Ave.

What is the most affordable Squirrel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Squirrel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 734-736 Franklin Ave and starts from $995.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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