Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (107 Rentals)

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5972 Alder St

PittsburghPA15232

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Homewood North, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homewood North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homewood North area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at William Penn Heights priced from $750. Callowhill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Homewood North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
William Penn HeightsModel1A1BR,1BA$750
Callowhill ApartmentsStudio for July 7thStudio,1BA$799
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Cornerstone Village Apartments2 Bedroom Tax Credit***2BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood North, PA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homewood North area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Homewood North apartment is the 3 bed/1 bath Model at Penn Avenue Properties starting at $1,590 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homewood North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
Penn Avenue Properties3 bed/1 bath3BR,1BA$1.14
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
6801 Frankstown Ave, Unit 6801 Frankstown Ave6801 Frankstown Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
421 Kelly Ave, Unit 1421 Kelly Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
Regent SquarePennwood2BR,1BA$1.34
7235 Meade St, Unit 7235 Meade Street Unit 37235 Meade St1BR,1BA$1.31
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$1.20
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homewood North, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #127

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Homewood North, Pittsburgh, PA

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Getting Around the Homewood North Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homewood North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homewood North?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homewood North is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood North?

The cheapest apartment in Homewood North is William Penn Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Homewood North costs $3,050.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homewood North?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Homewood North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Homewood North?

Cheap apartments in Homewood North have an average cost of $219 which is $2,831 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood North.

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