Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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1110 Bingham St

PittsburghPA15203

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$950
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Fifth Avenue School Lofts200Studio,1BA$1,080
Terminal 21S5 StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Greenbush Street3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.70
1232 Sarah St3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.01
84 Wyoming St, Unit House84 Wyoming St3BR,2BA$0.75
Allegheny Branch House Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 22505 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
1301 E Carson St, Unit 2nd fl1301 E Carson St4BR,2BA$1.67
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One and a Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.46
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Penthouse1BR,1BA$1.94
Flats on Fifth2 Bedroom Suite 2B2BR,2BA$1.97
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,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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