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property at 1009 Penn Ave

$895 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1009 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 432 Franklin Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

432 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221

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property at 408 South Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221

Swissvale, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swissvale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 in the East Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swissvale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats on PennRadcliffStudio,1BA$730
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$800
2206 Woodstock Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
MorrowfieldCenturyStudio,1BA$893
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA and Nearby

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Swissvale area is the $0.68 price per square foot 417 Kelly Ave Model at 417 Kelly Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Swissvale apartment is the 226 Green St Model at 226 Green St, Unit B starting at $1,050 with a $0.70 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.
417 Kelly Ave, Unit 2417 Kelly Ave3BR,2BA$0.68
226 Green St, Unit B226 Green St3BR,1BA$0.70
6846 Thomas Blvd, Unit #16846 Thomas Blvd2BR,1BA$1.37
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
1207 Sarah St, Unit 1207 Sarah Ave B1207 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.28
5862 Forbes Ave, Unit 235862 Forbes Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
234 Pattison St, Unit 234234 Pattison St2BR,1BA$1.11
7467 Schoyer Ave, Unit 37467 Schoyer Ave1BR,1BA$0.99
160 W Schwab Ave, Unit 2nd Floor160 W Schwab Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
LAUREL GARDENS -- 189LAUREL GARDENS -- 189 - 1635-...1BR,1BA$1.23

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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 Swissvale

What type of rentals are currently available in Swissvale?

There are currently 595 Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,540. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swissvale ranging from $850 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Swissvale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Swissvale ranges from $850 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,896.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Swissvale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Swissvale range from $995 to $4,175, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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