Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $790 (50 Rentals)

Connection at Southside

Crane Village Apartments

Hyland Hills

1436 Sheffield St, Unit 2

New King Edward Apartments

Terminal 21

Eighth and Penn

Smallman Flats

The Royal York Apartments

Apartments at River View

The Washington at Chatham

The School House

Oak Hill

2626 South Side Flats

Wellington Apartments

Pennsylvania Apartments

The Yards at 3 Crossings

Allegheny Branch House Lofts

Brewers Block
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 | $1,637 | $790 | $4,627 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $500 | $6,418 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $900 | $8,658 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,546 | $1,095 | $8,079 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,600 | $3,500 |
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Park View Apartments which is listed at $960, 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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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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
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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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