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Penn Hills, PA

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Delight in suburban tranquility on the cusp of Pittsburgh

Suburban Riverside Diverse Scenic Lush Mountain Views Residential Convenient Active

Situated on the banks of the Allegheny River, Penn Hills is a scenic residential community located about ten miles northeast of Downtown Pittsburgh. Lush greenery envelops peaceful neighborhoods in Penn Hills, which offers residents access to numerous golf courses and parks for outdoor recreation. Penn Hills’ close proximity to Pittsburgh places it near destinations like the Pittsburgh Zoo, Frick Park, and Schenley Park as well. Convenient access to I-76, I-376, and the Pittsburgh International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Penn Hills a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Penn Hills, PA is $755 for one bedroom, and $999 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Penn Hills has increased by 5.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$755/month
216 Sq Ft
House
$3,829/month
958 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frick Environmental Center
  • Frick Park
  • Pittsburgh Zoo
  • Highland Park
  • Boyce Park Nature Center

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.