Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (69 Rentals)

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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Crawford Square Apartments priced from $240. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$240
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$935
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,023
City View ApartmentsStyle 05Studio,1BA$1,162
The Clark BuildingThe Clark Building1BR,1BA$1,180
Eighth and PennHeeren AStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.17 price per square foot 125 S 12th St Model at 125 S 12th St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Central Business District 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 Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 S 12th St, Unit Apartment 2125 S 12th St3BR,2BA$0.17
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
65 Greenbush St65 Greenbush St3BR,3.5BA$0.94
Lofts of Mount WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
423 Bailey Ave, Unit 423 Bailey Ave423 Bailey Ave2BR,2BA$1.33
2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 22505 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
48 S 11th St, Unit 5048 S 11th St1BR,1BA$1.33
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.12
113 Merrimac St, Unit 1113 Merrimac St1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pittsburgh. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Park View Apartments listed at $935.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $240 at Crawford Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,198 at Crawford Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 65 Greenbush St and starts from $1,550.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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