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321 38th St

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh?

There are currently 915 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $34,900. There are also 212 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh ranging from $700 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 $700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,098.

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 $1,095 to $8,079, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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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