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

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5917 Walnut St

PittsburghPA15232

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Devonshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

331 Devonshire StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5819 5th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5819 5th Ave

5819 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Sutton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sutton Place

6301 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15206
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Tiffany Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tiffany Place

5700 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Kings Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Arms Apartments

800 S Negley AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Mark Twain
Studio Apartments

Mark Twain

406 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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5533 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

5533 5th Ave

5533 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

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5855 Darlington Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5855 Darlington Rd

5855 Darlington RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Stephen Foster
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stephen Foster

400 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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St. Regis
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Regis

905 Maryland AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Graham Hall
Studio Apartments

Graham Hall

5525 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Georgian
Studio Apartments

Georgian

5437 Ellsworth AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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Highmont
Studio Apartments

Highmont

6200 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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The Mirabella
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mirabella

5810-5812 Howe StPittsburgh, PA 15232
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Centre Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Centre Court

4720 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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5930 Walnut St
2 Bedroom Apartments

5930 Walnut St

5930 Walnut StPittsburgh, PA 15232

Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty LeasingGroud Floor StudioStudio,1BA$975
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor Studio - Summer 2025Studio,1BA$995
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Devon Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Colonial Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
LionheadDogwood1BR,1BA$1,365
AMBERSON PLAZAOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450
Apartments on FifthRegency Court - Aug 20251BR,1BA$1,455
Brewers BlockS2Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
705 Copeland St, Unit Suite 3705 Copeland St2BR,2.5BA$1.90
Walnut on Wightman4 BR 2.5 Bath - Den4BR,2.5BA$2.08
Howe and Maryland Apartments3 BR 1 Bath - Balcony3BR,1BA$1.88
Shadyside Properties2BR/2.5 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.82
Devon Towers2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
LionheadDogwood1BR,1BA$1.76
Colonial Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Clyde Street ApartmentsOak 3BD/2BA Stack 013BR,2BA$2.06
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor - May or June 251BR,1BA$2.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #121

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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