Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Ravenswood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ravenswood

7520 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15208
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Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Homewood South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homewood South area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Carriage House Apartments priced from $895. Bryn Mawr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here are the most affordable Homewood South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side1BR,1BA$895
Bryn MawrSherwood1BR,1BA$1,089
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1,350
Apartments on FifthRegency Court - Aug 20251BR,1BA$1,455
Penn Avenue Properties3 bed/1 bath3BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood South, PA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homewood South area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 bed/1 bath Model at Penn Avenue Properties in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Homewood South apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Kelly Hamilton Homes starting at $1,350 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homewood South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Penn Avenue Properties3 bed/1 bath3BR,1BA$1.14
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
The Docks Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1193 sqft2BR,2BA$1.96
Bryn MawrCanterbury2BR,2BA$1.40
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
The Penn at Walnut on HighlandStudio Suite D2Studio ,1BA$2.64
Apartments on FifthRegency Court - Aug 20251BR,1BA$2.35
Eastside BondHoweStudio ,1BA$3.87
Albion at Morrow Park(SN) StudioStudio ,1BA$4.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Homewood South, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #94

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Homewood South Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homewood South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Homewood South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homewood South is under $1,863.

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

The cheapest apartment in Homewood South is Carriage House Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Homewood South costs $3,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homewood South?

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 1 regular apartments in Homewood South 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 South?

Cheap apartments in Homewood South have an average cost of $318 which is $3,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood South.

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