NORMANDY
5530 5th Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
$1,000 - $1,900 | Studio - 2 Beds
Squirrel Hill
Squirrel Hill, PA
Area Guide
Experience one of Pittsburgh’s most historic and unique neighborhoods
Suburb
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Affordable
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College
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Technically a neighborhood on the east side of Pittsburgh, the Squirrel Hill community fosters a unique local personality all its own. Nestled between Schenley Park to the west and Frick Park to the east, living in Squirrel Hill puts you in a terrific position to enjoy some of the lushest greenery in the city, including the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
This area is a great spot for college students, faculty, and staff members, with Carnegie Mellon University and Chatham University both located on the north side. The local rental market features a variety of affordable apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family houses, providing a range of options perfect for any taste or budget.
Rent Trends
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Squirrel Hill, PA is $1,151 for a studio, $1,522 for one bedroom, $1,942 for two bedrooms, and $2,789 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Squirrel Hill has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,522/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,623/month
1,481 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,112/month
1,172 Sq Ft
Transportation
80
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
52
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
65
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frick Park
- Frick Environmental Center
- Chatham Arboretum
- Schenley Park
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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.