Cheap Homes for Rent near Squirrel Hill, PA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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property at 4234 Lydia St

$700

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$700

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$700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

4234 Lydia St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 263 Dunseith St

$800

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$800

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$800

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

263 Dunseith St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 628 Blanton St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

628 Blanton St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 1009 Penn Ave

$895 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1009 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 408 South Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 218 E 18th Ave

$1,222

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$1,222

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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218 E 18th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 5 Bayard Rd

$1,245 - $2,598

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$1,245 - $2,598

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5 Bayard Rd

PittsburghPA15213

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Squirrel Hill, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Squirrel Hill, PA is a Studio unit found at BRETT in the Middle Hill neighborhood priced from $700. Wellesley Place in the Morningside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Squirrel Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Wellesley PlaceYewStudio,1BA$740
Stanton 5401Stanton 5401 - 6Studio,1BA$845
2206 Woodstock Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
MorrowfieldCenturyStudio,1BA$893
The Flats on PennLanner1BR,1BA$915
HighmontPlath1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2822 Salisbury St Model at 2822 Salisbury St in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,495. 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$0.43
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
417 Kelly Ave, Unit 2417 Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$0.68
226 Green St, Unit B226 Green St3BR,1BA$0.70
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
3301 Iowa St, Unit Unit 13301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$1.08
EaglemoorSandstone2BR,1BA$1.05
5498 Hays St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.96
7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 37467 Schoyer Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
4313 Kish Way, Unit 4313 Kish Way4313 Kish Way2BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Squirrel Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Squirrel Hill?

There are currently 1703 Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $6,000. There are also 209 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Squirrel Hill ranging from $650 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Squirrel Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Squirrel Hill ranges from $650 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,816.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Squirrel Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Squirrel Hill range from $995 to $5,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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