Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 5552 Covode St

5552 Covode St

PittsburghPA15217
property at 5660 Munhall Rd

5660 Munhall Rd

PittsburghPA15217
property at 5646 Hobart St

5646 Hobart St

PittsburghPA15217
property at 5556 Covode St

5556 Covode St

PittsburghPA15217
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5660 Munhall Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5660 Munhall Rd

5660 Munhall RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wendover Annex
Studio Apartments

Wendover Annex

5533-5539 Covode StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5855 Darlington Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5855 Darlington Rd

5855 Darlington RdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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2325 Eldridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Eldridge St

2325 Eldridge StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hazelwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood

149 Hazelwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15207
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1923-1927 Murray Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1923-1927 Murray Ave

1923-1927 Murray AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hollendon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollendon Apartments

1723 Wightman StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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5858 Alderson Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

5858 Alderson Street

5858 Alderson StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Wightman Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wightman Street

2129-2135 WightmanPittsburgh, PA 15217
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849 Kennebec St
3 Bedroom Apartments

849 Kennebec St

849 Kennebec StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Hobart Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hobart Place

5620 Hobart StPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Squirrel Hill Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Squirrel Hill Flats

5710-5712 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Phillips Ave Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Phillips Ave Apartments

5623-5641 Phillips AvePittsburgh, PA 15217
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Briarcliff
2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff

7505-7507 Rosemary RdPittsburgh, PA 15221
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2435 Beechwood Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2435 Beechwood Blvd

2435 Beechwood BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15217
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Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Wendover CommunityFort PittStudio,1BA$855
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$966
Wightman Terrace1 BR 1 BR1BR,1BA$995
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
MorrowfieldRoadsterStudio,1BA$1,010
Wightman Street1 BR 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Greenhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,265
Hempstead Road Apartments1 BR 1 Bath 5645 Hempstead1BR,1BA$1,293
5644 Hempstead Road1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5836 Beacon St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
5700 Woodmont St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
5836 Alderson St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
853 Mirror St, Unit 2nd floor853 Mirror St1BR,1BA$1.13
Hobart Court1 BR 1 Bath Units 20, 22, 241BR,1BA$1.72
Greenhill Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Hempstead Road Apartments1 BR 1 Bath 5645 Hempstead1BR,1BA$1.95
MorrowfieldMinervaStudio ,1BA$1.88
Wightman Terrace1 BR 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #110

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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

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