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

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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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526 Penn Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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900 Penn
Studio Apartments

900 Penn

900 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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209 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

209 9th St

209 9th StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Liberty Abodes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Abodes

955-959 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Century Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Century Building

130 7th StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,150
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,269
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1B)1BR,1BA$1,600
Eighth and PennStanley Loft B1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.48
LiveWell Apartments2 Bedrooms + Den (2G)2BR,2BA$3.56
Connection at SouthsideThe Bloom1BR,1BA$2.25
Brix at 264041BR,1BA$2.86
Bracken HouseA3 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.89
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.83
Brewers BlockA31BR,1BA$3.64
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.26
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio ,1BA$2.29
Eighth and PennStanley Loft B1BR,1BA$3.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #44

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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