Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (66 Rentals)
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320 W Sycamore St

430 Grace St

Park View Apartments

113 Merrimac St, Unit 1

113 Merrimac St

Helm on the Allegheny

138 Merrimac St

127 S 17th St

City View Apartments

122 S 12th St

The Clark Building

50 S 11th St

The Preserve at Heinz

Terminal 21

Flats on Fifth

The Commonwealth Building

The Pennsylvanian

523 Suismon Street, Unit #3

Press House Apartments

The Washington at Chatham

Residences at South High

Eighth and Penn

Apartments at River View

The Roosevelt Building

141 S 15th St

The Venue Apartments!

Mountvue Apartments

604 Pressley St

25 Norton St

New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham

Heinz Lofts

131 S 17th St

Lofts of Mount Washington

LiveWell Apartments

124 Virginia Ave

1407 E Carson St

1627 On The Strip

Kaufmanns

Bracken House

1713 Locust St, Unit 1

The District

Market Square Place

The Revival on Carson
Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,548 | $975 | $4,500 |
Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $895 | $7,012 |
Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,915 | $1,159 | $8,418 |
Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,112 | $1,095 | $7,837 |
Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,111 | $1,995 | $9,250 |
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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 $975. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Crawford Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $240 |
Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,028 |
The Clark Building | The Clark Building | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Terminal 21 | S5 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
Flats on Fifth | 1 Bedroom Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 65 Greenbush St Model at 65 Greenbush St starting at $1,550 with a $0.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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18 Greenbush Street | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.70 |
65 Greenbush St | 65 Greenbush St | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.94 |
930 Penn Ave | Model B | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
1301 E Carson St, Unit 2nd fl | 1301 E Carson St | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 2505 Penn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
5 Boggs Ave, Unit 1 | 5 Boggs Ave | 5BR,2BA | $1.50 |
The Clark Building | The Clark Building | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Residences at South High | One Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
1401 Sarah St, Unit 2 | 1401 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
113 Merrimac St, Unit 1 | 113 Merrimac St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $240, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 25 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $104 which is $2,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
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