Cheap Homes for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA from $700 (104 Rentals)

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property at 3145 Brackenridge St

$700

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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3145 Brackenridge St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 628 Blanton St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

628 Blanton St

PittsburghPA15207
property at 7 Oakland Sq

$950 - $1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

7 Oakland Sq

PittsburghPA15213

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property at 419 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

419 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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432 Franklin Ave, Unit 2

432 Franklin Ave
PittsburghPA15221

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property at 1367 Montezuma St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1367 Montezuma 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 BRETT in the Middle Hill neighborhood priced from $700. The Flats on Penn in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Squirrel Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BRETTEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
HighmontLongfellow1BR,1BA$935
Thames ManorAffordable Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$975
Arlington ApartmentsVerdiStudio,1BA$990

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

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. 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.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
534 Aspen St, Unit 2534 Aspen St2BR,2BA$1.00
2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #22910 E Carson St2BR,1BA$0.90
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
3301 Iowa St, Unit 63301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$0.92
537 Greenfield Ave, Unit 2537 Greenfield Ave2BR,1BA$0.83
1044 Welfer St, Unit Floor 11044 Welfer St1BR,1BA$0.94
300 E 12th Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Rear300 E 12th Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 Squirrel Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Squirrel Hill?

There are currently 1723 Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $12,199. There are also 260 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Squirrel Hill ranging from $700 to $7,200.

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 $700 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,556.

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 $620 to $4,175, 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 $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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