
Cheap Homes for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA from $600 (75 Rentals)
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5365 Hillcrest St

920 Norfolk St

547 W 7th Ave

5229 Gertrude St

4740 Friendship Ave

705 E 18th Ave

508 9th St

7 Oakland Sq, Unit Second Middle

7217 Race St
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1009 Penn Ave

120 S Graham St

828 E 11th Ave

2006 Monroe St

935 Hilltop St

2840 Harcum Wy

4749 Friendship Ave, Unit 2

7820 Formosa Way

3920 Hoosac St, Unit #3
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651 Bigelow St

508 9th St

708 Anaheim St

7304 Forest Way

4554 Rosina Way

238 Lehigh Ave

6202 Walnut St

2623 Jane St

618 N Atlantic Ave

10 Cable Pl
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203 Lehigh Ave

8603 Pershing St

502 Cato St, Unit Top 2 bd unit

1250 Blackadore Ave

344 Amber St

408 South Ave

6948 Mt Vernon St

7145 Harrison Ave

1605 Clark St

706 E 17th Ave

59 Pride Rd

6615 Jackson St

2509 Farkas Pl

235 Glass Run Rd

7703 Stanton Ave

1616 Miriam St

315 E 18th Ave

5329 Brown Way

5329 Brown Way

524 Paulson Ave

2335 Milligan Ave
Squirrel Hill, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Squirrel Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Squirrel Hill 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,563 | $800 | $2,895 |
Squirrel Hill 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,994 | $995 | $5,500 |
Squirrel Hill 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,508 | $1,295 | $4,000 |
Squirrel Hill 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,485 | $600 | $3,600 |
Squirrel Hill 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,712 | $2,950 | $4,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cambridge Court | HUTCH | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Elm Grove | #4 | Studio,1BA | $870 |
Ambassador Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
The Schenley Arms | Baer | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Carriage House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Highland Park Properties | Highview 1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Shadyside Properties | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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531 Collins St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street | 516 Cato St | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
Penn Avenue Properties | 3 bed/1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 | 313 S Trenton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
410 44th St, Unit 1 | 410 44th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
120 S Graham St, Unit 3 | 120 S Graham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl | 621 Melwood Ave | 1BR,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.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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