Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA from $500 (111 Rentals)

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

1211 S. Braddock

1211 S Braddock AveSwissvale, PA 15218
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1134 South Avenue
$700 - $800
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1134 South Avenue

1134 South AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15221
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5854 Forbes Ave
$825 - $1,295
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$825 - $1,295

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5854 Forbes Ave

5854 Forbes AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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$825 - $1,360

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5854 Forbes Ave

PittsburghPA15217

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219 North Ave, Unit 1
$945
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$945

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219 North Ave, Unit 1

219 North AveEast Pittsburgh, PA 15112
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$940 - $950

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2104 West St

MunhallPA15120
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2336 Murray Ave
$995
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2336 Murray Ave

2336 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on PennRadcliffStudio,1BA$730
2206 Woodstock Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Edgewood Court Apartments1x11BR,1BA$925
MorrowfieldRoadsterStudio,1BA$948
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
203 S Braddock Ave, Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
1430 Severn St, Unit 14301430 Severn St2BR,1BA$1.11
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
1301 S Braddock Ave, Unit 21301 S Braddock Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear1912 Pallas St2BR,1BA$1.00
219 North Ave, Unit 1219 North Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
2106 West St, Unit Lower Level2106 West St1BR,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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