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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,024
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,269
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$1,300
The Yards at 3 CrossingsParlorStudio,1BA$1,471
Heinz Lofts1 Bedroom FP D11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 22120 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$0.81
2505 Penn Ave, Unit Floor 22505 Penn Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Smallman FlatsA21BR,1BA$2.39
Edge 1909A11BR,1BA$3.12
Mulberry LoftsCyclops1BR,1BA$3.07
Lot 24 ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.51
Heinz Lofts1 Bedroom FP D11BR,1BA$2.76
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio ,1BA$2.35
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$2.62
The Yards at 3 CrossingsParlorStudio ,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

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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