Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $895 (64 Rentals)

320 W Sycamore St

430 Grace St

113 Merrimac St

113 Merrimac St, Unit 1

138 Merrimac St

Helm on the Allegheny

122 S 12th St

50 S 11th St

Flats on Fifth

Terminal 21

The Preserve at Heinz

523 Suismon Street, Unit #3

New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham

Apartments at River View

The Venue Apartments!

The Washington at Chatham

The Commonwealth Building

Heinz Lofts

131 S 17th St

Eighth and Penn

City View Apartments

1627 On The Strip

LiveWell Apartments

1713 Locust St, Unit 1

Market Square Place

The Revival on Carson

Fifth Avenue School Lofts

Allegheny City Stables Lofts

Allegheny Branch House Lofts

Bracken House

506 Foreland St
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $940 | $4,500 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $895 | $6,420 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $1,100 | $8,658 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $1,095 | $8,079 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,995 | $2,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Crawford Square Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $18,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $113 which is $18,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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.

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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.