
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Squirrel Hill South Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (58 Rentals)
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Velma Court

4349 Murray Ave

Connection at Southside

5867-5869-5869 Darlington Rd

Jefferson Apartments

Gladstone Residences

Wightman Terrace

5612 Hempstead
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5832 Phillips Ave, Unit #1

5642 Phillips Ave, Unit 3F

5660 Munhall Rd

5851 Nicholson St, Unit 5851 Nicholson Unit 3

5624 Woodmont St, Unit Apt 3

5552 Covode St

2316 Sherbrook St, Unit #1

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

Greenhill Apartments

3927 Hoosac St, Unit 1st FLOOR

5646 Hobart St

Apartments on Fifth

5556 Covode St

764 Hazelwood Ave

5818 Hobart St, Unit APT3

Squirrel Hill Properties

5539 Beacon St, Unit 5539 Beacon Street

Pennsylvania Apartments

6533 Northumberland St

5818 Hobart St, Unit 2

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 | $1,538 | $715 | $3,210 |
Squirrel Hill South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $835 | $3,663 |
Squirrel Hill South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,150 | $5,085 |
Squirrel Hill South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,850 | $2,865 |
Squirrel Hill South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 58 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 1 Bed unit found at Gladstone Residences priced from $966. 5612 Hempstead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. 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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Gladstone Residences | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
5612 Hempstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Morrowfield | Cord | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Wendover Community | Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
Greenhill Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Hempstead Road Apartments | 1 BR 1 Bath 5645 Hempstead | 1BR,1BA | $1,308 |
Hobart Court | 1 BR 1 Bath Units 20, 22, 24 | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
Connection at Southside | The Sheet | Studio,1BA | $1,451 |
Apartments on Fifth | Regency Court - Aug 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill South, PA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill South area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 5700 Woodmont St in the in the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill South apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft Model at The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,980 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Squirrel Hill South 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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5700 Woodmont St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Waterfront Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,193 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Walnut Towers at Frick Park | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
5624 Woodmont St, Unit Apt 3 | 5624 Woodmont St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Hobart Court | 1 BR 1 Bath Units 20, 22, 24 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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 | $1.97 |
The Wendover Community | Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Morrowfield | Cord | Studio ,1BA | $1.92 |
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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 $1,455.
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 $3,850.
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 31 regular apartments in Squirrel Hill South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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