Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (68 Rentals)

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property at 122 S 12th St

122 S 12th St

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141 S 15th St

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property at 2405 Sarah St

2405 Sarah St

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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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1001 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 E Carson St

1001 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Bluff, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bluff Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bluff area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crawford Square Apartments priced from $1,000. Fifth Avenue School Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Bluff apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,000
Fifth Avenue School Lofts200Studio,1BA$1,080
Terminal 21S5 StudioStudio,1BA$1,224
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,235
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Oak HillM101Studio,1BA$1,275
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed A1BR,1BA$1,325
Press House ApartmentsSteinbeck1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluff, PA

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bluff area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value Bluff apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1928 Harcum Way starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluff apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
1928 Harcum Way3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.60
1301 E Carson St, Unit 2nd fl1301 E Carson St4BR,2BA$1.67
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.47
Flats on Fifth2 Bedroom Suite 2B2BR,2BA$1.97
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1.77
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bluff, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluff Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bluff?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bluff is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bluff?

The cheapest apartment in Bluff is Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Bluff costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bluff?

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 27 regular apartments in Bluff 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 Bluff?

Cheap apartments in Bluff have an average cost of $154 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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