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property at 419 Franklin Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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419 Franklin Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 432 Franklin Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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432 Franklin Ave, Unit 2

432 Franklin Ave
PittsburghPA15221

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property at 1007 Neel St

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 Neel St

West HomesteadPA15120
property at 8001 Saint Lawrence Ave

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8001 Saint Lawrence Ave

SwissvalePA15218
property at 408 South Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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408 South Ave

PittsburghPA15221
property at 307 Walnut St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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307 Walnut St

HomesteadPA15120

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property at 1900 Maple St

$1,400

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1900 Maple St, Unit 4

1900 Maple St
HomesteadPA15120

Swissvale, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swissvale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swissvale, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 500 Todd Street Historic Hotel in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $830. LAUREL GARDENS in the East Hills 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
500 Todd Street Historic Hotel1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
LAUREL GARDENSOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Flats on PennEagle1BR,1BA$925
William Penn HeightsKALLA/ANICO1BR,1BA$950
Brittany ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$979
Brinton Manor1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1,000
Penn Avenue Properties7239 Penn Ave. (1BR)1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA

As of May 27, 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 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 Unit A203 S Braddock Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.00
7214 Meade St, Unit #27214 Meade St2BR,1BA$0.90
1107 South Ave, Unit 11107 South Ave2BR,1BA$0.84
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.22
3518 Beechwood Blvd, Unit Unit 13518 Beechwood Blvd3BR,1BA$1.46
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Corner Apartment2BR,2BA$1.09
1912 Pallas St, Unit Rear1912 Pallas St2BR,1BA$1.10
907 West St, Unit 1907 West St2BR,1BA$1.41
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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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 602 Apartments for Rent in Swissvale, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $12,199. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Swissvale ranging from $850 to $5,000.

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 $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,386.

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 $950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

Expert Rental Resources

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