Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (10 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Hill area of Pittsburgh.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Lower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,024. Crawford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Lower Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hill, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Hill area is the $3.56 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) Model at LiveWell Apartments in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,570. The second greatest value Lower Hill apartment is the Lincoln Model at The Washington at Chatham starting at $2,356 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LiveWell Apartments2 Bedrooms + Den (2G)2BR,2BA$3.56
The Washington at ChathamLincoln2BR,2BA$2.36
Brix at 264041BR,1BA$2.86
Crawford Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.83
Connection at SouthsideGauge IIStudio ,1BA$2.48
Brewers BlockA31BR,1BA$3.64
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.26
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio ,1BA$2.37
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio ,1BA$3.00

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #44

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Getting Around the Lower Hill Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

91 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Hill is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Hill is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Lower Hill costs $3,252.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Hill?

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 31 regular apartments in Lower Hill 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 Lower Hill?

Cheap apartments in Lower Hill have an average cost of $968 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hill.

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.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

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.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

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.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

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.