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property at 547 W 7th Ave

547 W 7th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 5229 Gertrude St

5229 Gertrude St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 705 E 18th Ave

705 E 18th Ave

HomesteadPA15120
property at 7217 Race St

7217 Race St

PittsburghPA15208

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property at 238 Lehigh Ave

238 Lehigh Ave

PittsburghPA15232
property at 6202 Walnut St

6202 Walnut St

PittsburghPA15206

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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 Cambridge Court in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $810. Elm Grove in the Middle Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Squirrel Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
Elm Grove#4Studio,1BA$870
Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
The Schenley ArmsBaerStudio,1BA$895
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 11BR,1BA$949
Shadyside PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$950

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

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill apartment is the 516 Cato St Model at 516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street starting at $750 with a $0.41 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.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
Penn Avenue Properties3 bed/1 bath3BR,1BA$1.14
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
120 S Graham St, Unit 3120 S Graham St1BR,1BA$1.11
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl621 Melwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Squirrel Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Squirrel Hill?

There are currently 1687 Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,600. There are also 214 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Squirrel Hill ranging from $600 to $5,500.

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 $600 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,065.

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 $950 to $4,968, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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