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Ruth Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Gardens

5726-5730 Beacon StSquirrel Hill, PA 15217
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property at 3154 Avalon St

3154 Avalon St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 346 Ophelia St

346 Ophelia St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 343 Centre Ave

343 Centre Ave

PittsburghPA15215
property at 3808 Pier St

3808 Pier St

PittsburghPA15213
property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213
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Squirrel Hill, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Squirrel Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Squirrel Hill, PA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Court in the East Hills neighborhood priced from $820. Dakota in the North Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Squirrel Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge CourtHUTCH0Studio,1BA$820
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935
Highland Park PropertiesHighview 22BR,1BA$949
Shadyside PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$950
CloistersShea1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Squirrel Hill, PA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Squirrel Hill area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 531 Collins St in the in the Homewood North neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Squirrel Hill apartment is the 258 S Winebiddle St Model at 258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Squirrel Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
531 Collins St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.90
258 S Winebiddle St, Unit Floor 2258 S Winebiddle St2BR,1.5BA$0.86
5401 Broad St, Unit FL25401 Broad St4BR,1BA$1.16
405 Franklin Ave, Unit 2405 Franklin Ave2BR,1BA$0.97
Garfield CommonsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Kelly Hamilton Homes2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.06
313 S Trenton Ave, Unit 3313 S Trenton Ave1BR,1BA$0.98
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
853 Mirror St, Unit 2nd floor853 Mirror St1BR,1BA$1.13
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl621 Melwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.14

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Getting Around Squirrel Hill, PA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Squirrel Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Squirrel Hill is at Cambridge Court listed at $820.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment is $935 at Dakota.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Squirrel Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Squirrel Hill is starting from $949 at Highland Park Properties.

What is the most affordable Squirrel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Squirrel Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garfield Commons and starts from $1,343.

Expert Rental Resources

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