
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA from $500 (135 Rentals)
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Columbia Ridge Apartments

1211 S. Braddock

7647 Roslyn St

Ambassador Apartments

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1409 Summit St, Unit #204

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2106 West St, Unit Lower Level

2106 West St

337 E 12th Ave

1423 Ridge Ave
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1170 South Ave, Unit 1

Seville Square Apartments

219 North Ave, Unit 1

230 North Ave

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234 Pattison St, Unit 234

234-236 Pattison Ave

2104 West St

500 Todd Street Historic Hotel

The Flats on Penn

115 Parkway Ave
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Morrowfield

810 Amity St

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7232 Hermitage St

701 Swissvale Ave, Unit 4

William Penn Heights

736 Franklin Ave

1567 Clark St

2050 Monongahela Ave

5854 Forbes Ave

2232 Woodstock Ave
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Brinton Manor

Frick Park Village

144 Sumner Ave

208 Pattison St

The Forest Apartments

2421 Beechwood Blvd

2421 Beechwood Blvd, Unit 2421D

300 W 13th Ave

Brittany Apartments

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1107 South Ave, Unit 1
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600 Allenby Ave, Unit 4

1107 South Ave

2021 Hampton Ave

Squirrel Hill Properties

Carriage House Apartments

Edgewood Court Apartments

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527 Jeanette St, Unit 1

118 Whitaker St

Bryn Mawr

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1314 S Braddock Ave, Unit 3
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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 | $1,176 | $595 | $2,473 |
| Cheap Swissvale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $700 | $3,256 |
| Cheap Swissvale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $750 | $4,519 |
| Cheap Swissvale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $995 | $4,175 |
| Cheap Swissvale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Swissvale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Swissvale, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $800. 500 Todd Street Historic Hotel in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swissvale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 | LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-... | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 500 Todd Street Historic Hotel | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Flats on Penn | Eagle | 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 August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swissvale area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2576 Beechwood Blvd Model at 2576 Beechwood Blvd, Unit Blue Slide Duplex in the in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Swissvale apartment is the 1107 South Ave Model at 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $0.73 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. |
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| 2576 Beechwood Blvd, Unit Blue Slide Duplex | 2576 Beechwood Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 1107 South Ave, Unit 1 | 1107 South Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1205 Sarah St, Unit B | 1205 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 527 Jeanette St, Unit 1 | 527 Jeanette St | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 3 | 7467 Schoyer Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 234 Pattison St, Unit 234 | 234 Pattison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1409 Summit St, Unit #204 | 1409 Summit St | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 2106 West St, Unit Lower Level | 2106 West St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 | LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 Morrowfield listed at $948.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Swissvale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swissvale Apartment is $800 at LAUREL GARDENS -- 189.
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 $1,050 at LAUREL GARDENS -- 189.
What is the most affordable Swissvale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Swissvale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 734-736 Franklin Ave and starts from $995.
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