Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Swisshelm Park Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (149 Rentals)

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Swisshelm Park, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swisshelm Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Swisshelm Park area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court priced from $810. Shadyside Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Swisshelm Park apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtHUTCHStudio,1BA$810
Shadyside PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$950
CloistersShea1BR,1BA$955
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$966
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Wightman Terrace1 BR 1 BR1BR,1BA$995
MorrowfieldCordStudio,1BA$1,000
TamarindAlmond1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swisshelm Park, PA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swisshelm Park area is the $0.97 price per square foot 405 Franklin Ave Model at 405 Franklin Ave, Unit 2 in the in the East Hills neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Swisshelm Park apartment is the 313 S Trenton Ave Model at 313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,200 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Swisshelm Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
405 Franklin Ave, Unit 2405 Franklin Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
5700 Woodmont St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Village SquareTwo Bedroom, Balcony2BR,1BA$1.23
Penn Avenue Properties1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
5624 Woodmont St, Unit Apt 35624 Woodmont St1BR,1BA$1.27
853 Mirror St, Unit 2nd floor853 Mirror St1BR,1BA$1.13
Gladstone Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
CloistersShea1BR,1BA$1.49
Cambridge CourtHUTCH0Studio ,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Swisshelm Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #87

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 Swisshelm Park Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Swisshelm Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Swisshelm Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Swisshelm Park is under $1,045.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Swisshelm Park?

The cheapest apartment in Swisshelm Park is Cloisters which is listed at $955, while the average apartment in Swisshelm Park costs $2,672.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Swisshelm Park?

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 29 regular apartments in Swisshelm Park 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 Swisshelm Park?

Cheap apartments in Swisshelm Park have an average cost of $377 which is $2,295 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Swisshelm Park.

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