
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (82 Rentals)
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5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd

311 Morewood Ave

Shadyside Properties

The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing

5700 Fifth Ave

Oakland Apartments

Helm on the Allegheny
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Devon Towers

5603 Fair Oaks St

5604 Fifth Avenue-Claridge

Amberson Gardens

The Ell on Ellsworth (A Hudson Property)

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

315 N Neville St, Unit 1

Apartments on Fifth

5917 Walnut St
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943 Saint James St, Unit #3

941 Saint James St, Unit #3

941-943 St James St

5737 5th Ave, Unit 1bed Apt 3

5523 Ellsworth Ave

Chalfont Apartments

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6549 Northumberland St
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Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Squirrel Hill North Studio Apartments | $1,560 | $888 | $2,012 |
Squirrel Hill North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $900 | $3,642 |
Squirrel Hill North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $1,155 | $4,550 |
Squirrel Hill North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $1,475 | $3,500 |
Squirrel Hill North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squirrel Hill North area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing priced from $975. Oakland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill North apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty Leasing | Groud Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Oakland Apartments | Royal Windsor Studio - Summer 2025 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Devon Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Colonial Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lionhead | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
AMBERSON PLAZA | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Apartments on Fifth | Regency Court - Aug 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Brewers Block | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill North, PA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill North area is the $1.90 price per square foot 705 Copeland St Model at 705 Copeland St, Unit Suite 3 in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill North apartment is the 4 BR 2.5 Bath - Den Model at Walnut on Wightman starting at $3,586 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill North apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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705 Copeland St, Unit Suite 3 | 705 Copeland St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.90 |
Walnut on Wightman | 4 BR 2.5 Bath - Den | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.08 |
Howe and Maryland Apartments | 3 BR 1 Bath - Balcony | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Shadyside Properties | 2BR/2.5 BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.82 |
Devon Towers | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
4909 CENTRE AVE | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Lionhead | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Colonial Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Clyde Street Apartments | Oak 3BD/2BA Stack 01 | 3BR,2BA | $2.06 |
Oakland Apartments | Royal Windsor - May or June 25 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSquirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #121
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 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 Squirrel Hill North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Squirrel Hill North is under $1,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill North?
The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill North is 4909 CENTRE AVE which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill North costs $2,568.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Squirrel Hill 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 26 regular apartments in Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill North?
Cheap apartments in Squirrel Hill North have an average cost of $984 which is $1,584 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill North.
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