
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Strip District Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (20 Rentals)
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1139 Brabec St

1511 Hatteras St

2114 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear

1628 Lowrie Street Rear
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Helm on the Allegheny

2116 Bedford Ave, Unit 1

1712 Lowrie St

2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 2

The Pennsylvanian
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The Preserve at Heinz

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1604 Hatteras St

1509 Hatteras St

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Heinz Lofts

2116 Bedford Ave

3053 Brereton St

2524 Bedford Ave
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Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Strip District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Strip District Studio Apartments | $1,818 | $1,024 | $4,128 |
Strip District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,142 | $800 | $5,479 |
Strip District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,967 | $950 | $8,404 |
Strip District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,086 | $1,220 | $5,800 |
Strip District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,980 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Strip District Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Strip District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Strip District area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,024. The Pennsylvanian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable Strip District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,024 |
The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
The Yards at 3 Crossings | Parlor | Studio,1BA | $1,471 |
Heinz Lofts | 1 Bedroom FP D1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,581 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strip District, PA
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Strip District area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2120 Bedford Ave Model at 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Strip District apartment is the 2505 Penn Ave Model at 2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 2 starting at $1,695 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Strip District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 2 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.81 |
2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 2 | 2505 Penn Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Smallman Flats | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Edge 1909 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
Mulberry Lofts | Cyclops | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Lot 24 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
Heinz Lofts | 1 Bedroom FP D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
The Pennsylvanian | Chelsea | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
The Yards at 3 Crossings | Parlor | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
Getting Around the Strip District Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Strip District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Strip District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Strip District is under $1,744.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Strip District?
The cheapest apartment in Strip District is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Strip District costs $3,110.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Strip District?
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 6 regular apartments in Strip District 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 Strip District?
Cheap apartments in Strip District have an average cost of $542 which is $2,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Strip District.
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