Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 117 S 22nd St

117 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 6202 Walnut St

6202 Walnut St

PittsburghPA15206

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property at 5121 Carnegie St

5121 Carnegie St

PittsburghPA15201

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property at 3234 Dobson St

3234 Dobson St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 5317 Kincaid St

5317 Kincaid St

PittsburghPA15224

Upper Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at The Schenley Arms priced from $900. 110 Butler St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Upper Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Schenley ArmsIwataniStudio,1BA$900
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 22BR,1BA$949
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
The Royal Plaza Rockwel Realty LeasingGroud Floor StudioStudio,1BA$975
5612 Hempstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor Studio - Summer 2025Studio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Hill, PA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Hill area is the $0.96 price per square foot 1922 E Carson St Model at 1922 E Carson St in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Upper Hill apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St starting at $2,535 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1922 E Carson St1922 E Carson St3BR,2.5BA$0.96
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
516 Cato St, Unit 516 Cato Street516 Cato St4BR,2BA$0.41
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 22120 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$0.81
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.91
4502 Stanton Ave, Unit A4502 Stanton Ave1BR,1BA$1.05
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
110 Butler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$0.96
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl621 Melwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Hill?

There are currently 1492 Apartments for Rent in Upper Hill, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $10,500. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Hill ranging from $500 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Hill ranges from $500 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,274.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper Hill range from $1,150 to $5,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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