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Ruth Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Gardens

5726-5730 Beacon StSquirrel Hill, PA 15217
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property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213

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5700 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15232

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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 Greenfield neighborhood priced from $700. The Wendover Community in the Homewood West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. 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
The Wendover CommunityFort PittStudio,1BA$855
Elm Grove#4Studio,1BA$870
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
The Schenley ArmsIwataniStudio,1BA$900
Belmont#3Studio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. 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.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
438 S Pacific Ave, Unit 2438 S Pacific Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
312 Pearl St, Unit 2312 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.09
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
120 S Graham St, Unit 3120 S Graham St1BR,1BA$1.11

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 The Wendover Community listed at $855.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment is $895 at Carriage House Apartments.

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 $995 at Carriage House 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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