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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 Crawford Square Apartments priced from $240. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$240
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$935
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Hyland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pittsburgh area is the $0.17 price per square foot 125 S 12th St Model at 125 S 12th St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown Pittsburgh apartment is the 54 S 19th St Model at 54 S 19th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,100 with a $0.39 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.
125 S 12th St, Unit Apartment 2125 S 12th St3BR,2BA$0.17
54 S 19th St, Unit 154 S 19th St2BR,1BA$0.39
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
2606 Larkins Way3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.03
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
65 Greenbush St65 Greenbush St3BR,3.5BA$0.94
LUNA Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.02
1535 Lowrie St, Unit #11535 Lowrie St2BR,1BA$1.00
326 Kambach St, Unit 2326 Kambach St2BR,1BA$0.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #63

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is at Park View Apartments listed at $935.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Pittsburgh Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Pittsburgh Apartment is $240 at Crawford Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Pittsburgh Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is starting from $1,045 at Fallowfield Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Pittsburgh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bridge on Forbes and starts from $1,440.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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