
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (39 Rentals)


21 Hodge St

Connection at Southside

54 S 19th St

Arsenal 201

3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear

227 Coltart Ave, Unit Apt 1

810 Southern Ave

Ohara Place Apartments LP

1649 Suburban Ave, Unit 1

4521 Centre Ave

1418 High St

3220 Hardie Way, Unit 1

141 S 15th St

259 Republic St

2310 Sidney St

604 Pressley St

4103 Penn Ave, Unit 4103-3

416 Oakland Ave, Unit 1A

345 Coltart Ave

124 Virginia Ave
Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,601 | $790 | $4,500 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $500 | $7,009 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $900 | $8,480 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,095 | $7,837 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,988 | $1,600 | $9,250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pittsburgh is under $1,028.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $1,198, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pittsburgh?
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 109 regular apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh 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 Downtown Pittsburgh?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh have an average cost of $334 which is $2,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
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