
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Homewood West Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (218 Rentals)
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The Wendover Community

Wellesley Place

5715 E Liberty Blvd

Cambridge Court

5539 Beacon St, Unit 5539 Beacon Street

Elm Grove
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820 Collins St

301 S Trenton Ave, Unit 1

5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd

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Negley Gardens Apartments

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426 Franklin Ave, Unit 11
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5700 Fifth Ave

5551 Columbo St, Unit 1

5612 Hempstead

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Wightman Terrace

Village Square

Frick Park Village

1155 Rebecca Ave

5214 Friendship Ave
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117 Stratford Avenue, Unit 1

7049 Kelly St

5823 Stanton Ave

Cornerstone Village Apartments

512 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3

7235 Meade St, Unit 7235 Meade Street Unit 3

4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A

5552 Covode St

523 N Negley Ave

2316 Sherbrook St, Unit #1

Bryn Mawr

120 S Graham St, Unit 3

2230 Tilbury Ave

721 Chislett St

5603 Fair Oaks St

804 Heths Ave

Regent Square

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Homewood West, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homewood West?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Homewood West Studio Apartments | $1,494 | $575 | $4,084 |
Homewood West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $750 | $6,277 |
Homewood West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $949 | $5,600 |
Homewood West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $1,212 | $4,650 |
Homewood West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Homewood West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Homewood West 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 West apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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William Penn Heights | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Callowhill Apartments | Studio for July 7th | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Cambridge Court | HUTCH | Studio,1BA | $810 |
Carriage House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Highland Park Properties | Highview 2 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing | Groud Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
5612 Hempstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homewood West, PA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homewood West 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 West apartment is the 5401 Broad St Model at 5401 Broad St, Unit FL2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Middle Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homewood West apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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531 Collins St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
5401 Broad St, Unit FL2 | 5401 Broad St | 4BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Garfield Commons | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.91 |
Penn Avenue Properties | 3 bed/1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Kelly Hamilton Homes | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 | 313 S Trenton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A | 4502 Stanton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
421 Kelly Ave, Unit 1 | 421 Kelly Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
120 S Graham St, Unit 3 | 120 S Graham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Carriage House Apartments | 1 Bedroom Apartment on the Front Side | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHomewood West, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #129
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Homewood West Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
59 / 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 West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Homewood West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Homewood West is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Homewood West?
The cheapest apartment in Homewood West is William Penn Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Homewood West costs $3,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homewood West?
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 39 regular apartments in Homewood West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in Homewood West have an average cost of $224 which is $2,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Homewood West.
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