
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cultural District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (20 Rentals)
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Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cultural District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cultural District Studio Apartments | $1,618 | $888 | $2,073 |
Cultural District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $961 | $3,642 |
Cultural District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,155 | $4,570 |
Cultural District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,127 | $1,780 | $5,200 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cultural District Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Cultural District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cultural District area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,024. Hyland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Cultural District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
LiveWell Apartments | 1 Bedroom (1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Eighth and Penn | Stanley Loft B | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cultural District, PA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cultural District area is the $2.48 price per square foot Virtuoso Model at Encore in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value Cultural District apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) Model at LiveWell Apartments starting at $4,570 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cultural District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Encore | Virtuoso | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
LiveWell Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
Connection at Southside | The Bloom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Brix at 26 | 404 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
Bracken House | A3 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Brewers Block | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio ,1BA | $2.29 |
Eighth and Penn | Stanley Loft B | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCultural District, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #44
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Cultural District Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
96 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cultural District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cultural District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cultural District is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cultural District?
The cheapest apartment in Cultural District is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Cultural District costs $3,514.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cultural 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 19 regular apartments in Cultural 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 Cultural District?
Cheap apartments in Cultural District have an average cost of $828 which is $2,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cultural District.
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