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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. Liberty Point Apartments LP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$950
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Bronze1BR,1BA$1,050
Fifth Avenue School Lofts200Studio,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of April 26, 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
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
1108 mella street, Unit 1108 Mella1108 mella street4BR,1BA$1.10
831 Spring Garden Ave, Unit 2831 Spring Garden Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
156 S 18th St, Unit 1156 S 18th St2BR,1BA$1.18
289 45th St, Unit 289 45th St.Pgh PA 15201289 45th St3BR,1BA$1.36
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
410 44th St, Unit 1410 44th St2BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh?

There are currently 917 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $20,980. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh ranging from $720 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Pittsburgh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Pittsburgh ranges from $720 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,980.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh range from $1,200 to $6,515, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.