
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA from $500 (111 Rentals)
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1211 S. Braddock

Ambassador Apartments

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1134 South Avenue

1215 Louise St

The Flats on Penn

337 E 12th Ave

2106 West St

1423 Ridge Ave

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2106 West St, Unit Lower Level
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2314 Woodstock Ave

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5854 Forbes Ave

5854 Forbes Ave

Cloisters

129 3rd Ave

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1103 Crosby St, Unit 2

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7545 Ardmore St, Unit 3rd Fl

Seville Square Apartments

Morrowfield

7467 Schoyer Ave
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219 North Ave, Unit 1

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit G1

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit B2

Edgewood Court Apartments

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219 North Ave, Unit 1

William Penn Heights

2104 West St

810 Amity St

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2336 Murray Ave

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2336 Murray Ave, Unit Floor 2
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2050 Monongahela Ave

539 Atlantic Ave

Penn Avenue Properties

Brittany Apartments

Village Square

Frick Park Village

Brinton Manor

1912 Pallas St

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313 S Trenton Ave

133 E 20th Ave
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1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear

5660 Munhall Rd, Unit 3

The Forest Apartments

2421 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 2421D

2421 Beechwood Blvd

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525 Jeanette St, Unit 3

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426 Franklin Ave, Unit 11

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513 Mifflin Ave, Unit 1

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3301 Beechwood Blvd

1567 Clark St
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Swissvale, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Swissvale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Swissvale Studio Apartments | $1,061 | $595 | $1,923 |
| Cheap Swissvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $700 | $3,012 |
| Cheap Swissvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Swissvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $995 | $4,175 |
| Cheap Swissvale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Swissvale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Swissvale, PA is a Studio unit found at The Flats on Penn in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $730. 2206 Woodstock Ave in the East Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swissvale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Flats on Penn | Radcliff | Studio,1BA | $730 |
| 2206 Woodstock Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Edgewood Court Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Morrowfield | Roadster | Studio,1BA | $948 |
| William Penn Heights | KALLA/ANICO | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swissvale area is the $1.00 price per square foot 203 S Braddock Ave Model at 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Swissvale apartment is the 7214 Meade St Model at 7214 Meade St, Unit #2 starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A | 203 S Braddock Ave | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.00 |
| 7214 Meade St, Unit #2 | 7214 Meade St | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 1430 Severn St, Unit 1430 | 1430 Severn St | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 | 1107 South Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1301 S Braddock Ave, Unit 2 | 1301 S Braddock Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Carriage House Apartments | 2 Bedroom Corner Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| 1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear | 1912 Pallas St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 219 North Ave, Unit 1 | 219 North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 2106 West St, Unit Lower Level | 2106 West St | 1BR,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 The Flats on Penn listed at $730.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swissvale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swissvale Apartment is $850 at 2206 Woodstock Ave.
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 $1,079 at Penn Avenue Properties.
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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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