Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (181 Rentals)

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PittsburghPA15213
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PittsburghPA15211
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Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dakota priced from $935. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$940
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,000
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,028
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pittsburgh area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value Downtown Pittsburgh apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
831 Spring Garden Ave, Unit 2831 Spring Garden Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
3301 Iowa St, Unit 33301 Iowa St3BR,1BA$1.23
289 45th St, Unit 289 45th St.Pgh PA 15201289 45th St3BR,1BA$1.36
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05
1649 Suburban Ave, Unit 11649 Suburban Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.12
621 Melwood Ave, Unit 1st Fl621 Melwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
113 Merrimac St, Unit 1113 Merrimac St1BR,1BA$1.30

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Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Dakota which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $3,300.

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 102 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 $351 which is $2,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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