
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (12 Rentals)
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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit Gateway Towers 23O

508 S 9th St

1110 Bingham St

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

11 Fifth Ave

429 Grace St

328 Merrimac St

1800 Forbes Ave
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237 Grandview Ave

421 E Carson St
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,602 | $1,200 | $2,200 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,071 | $1,500 | $3,099 |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,624 | $2,200 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $950. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,024. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
Crawford Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $1,069 |
Fifth Avenue School Lofts | 200 | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
Terminal 21 | S5 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,224 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA
As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1232 Sarah St starting at $2,535 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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18 Greenbush Street | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.70 |
1232 Sarah St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
84 Wyoming St, Unit House | 84 Wyoming St | 3BR,2BA | $0.75 |
Allegheny Branch House Lofts | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 2505 Penn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
1301 E Carson St, Unit 2nd fl | 1301 E Carson St | 4BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Residences at South High | One Bedroom One and a Half Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
Apartments at River View | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Penthouse | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Flats on Fifth | 2 Bedroom Suite 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
1401 Sarah St, Unit 2 | 1401 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?
There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $14,080. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $900 to $3,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $900 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,081.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,500 to $6,386, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,099. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.
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