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Columbia Ridge Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Ridge Apartments

2522-2532 Columbia AveSwissvale, PA 15218
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1211 S. Braddock
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1211 S. Braddock

1211 S Braddock AveSwissvale, PA 15218
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property at 1103 Crosby St

$850 - $1,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1103 Crosby St

BraddockPA15104

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property at 300 W 13th Ave

$1,025 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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300 W 13th Ave

HomesteadPA15120

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Swissvale, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swissvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swissvale, PA is a Studio unit found at Seville Square Apartments in the East Allegheny neighborhood priced from $885. 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 Swissvale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seville Square ApartmentsStudio Petite - Call for AvailabilityStudio,1BA$885
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
Penn Avenue Properties7528 Penn Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$999
Regent SquareWHITNEYStudio,1BA$1,000
Brinton Manor1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1,000
LAUREL GARDENSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swissvale area is the $1.39 price per square foot 920 S Braddock Ave Model at 920 S Braddock Ave, Unit 920 S Braddock ave in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Swissvale apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Kelly Hamilton Homes starting at $1,550 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swissvale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
920 S Braddock Ave, Unit 920 S Braddock ave920 S Braddock Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
727 Hill Ave727 Hill Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1.35
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear1912 Pallas St2BR,1BA$1.10
LAUREL GARDENSTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Bowtie High1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26
1103 Crosby St, Unit 21103 Crosby St1BR,1BA$1.37
300 E 12th Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Rear300 E 12th Ave1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swissvale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swissvale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swissvale is at Seville Square Apartments listed at $885.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swissvale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swissvale Apartment is $925 at The Flats on Penn.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Swissvale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swissvale is starting from $1,000 at LAUREL GARDENS.

What is the most affordable Swissvale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swissvale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brinton Manor and starts from $1,500.

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