
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Squirrel Hill South area of Pittsburgh.


The Wendover Community

Velma Court

Jefferson Apartments

5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd

853 Mirror St, Unit 2nd floor

Connection at Southside

Gladstone Residences

Wightman Terrace

5612 Hempstead

218 Four Mile Run Rd

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

5552 Covode St

5660 Munhall Rd

Greenhill Apartments

5856 Darlington Rd, Unit 2

5847 Nicholson St, Unit 3

3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1st FLOOR

5825 Bartlett St, Unit 4

5646 Hobart St

5556 Covode St

3886 Beechwood Blvd

5818 Hobart St, Unit APT3

Apartments on Fifth

Pennsylvania Apartments

6533 Northumberland St

Brewers Block

6565 Rosemoor St, Unit 6565 Rosemoor st

5836 Alderson St
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Squirrel Hill South Studio Apartments | $1,552 | $715 | $3,210 |
Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $705 | $3,650 |
Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $926 | $5,085 |
Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,895 | $3,976 |
Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Squirrel Hill South area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at The Wendover Community priced from $855. Gladstone Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $966. Here are the most affordable Squirrel Hill South apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Wendover Community | Fort Pitt | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Gladstone Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
Wightman Terrace | 1 BR 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
5612 Hempstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Morrowfield | Roadster | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
Wightman Street | 1 BR 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Greenhill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Hempstead Road Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath 5645 Hempstead | 1BR,1BA | $1,293 |
5644 Hempstead Road | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 5836 Beacon St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 5700 Woodmont St starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5836 Beacon St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
5700 Woodmont St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
5836 Alderson St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
853 Mirror St, Unit 2nd floor | 853 Mirror St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Hobart Court | 1 BR 1 Bath Units 20, 22, 24 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Greenhill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Gladstone Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Hempstead Road Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath 5645 Hempstead | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Morrowfield | Minerva | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
Wightman Terrace | 1 BR 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSquirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #110
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
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Getting Around the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
70 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 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 South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Squirrel Hill South is under $1,337.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Squirrel Hill South?
The cheapest apartment in Squirrel Hill South is Gladstone Residences which is listed at $966, while the average apartment in Squirrel Hill South costs $3,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Squirrel Hill 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 45 regular apartments in Squirrel Hill 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 Squirrel Hill South?
Cheap apartments in Squirrel Hill South have an average cost of $760 which is $2,990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Squirrel Hill South.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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