Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allegheny Center Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (32 Rentals)

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Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Allegheny Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Allegheny Center area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $970. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Allegheny Center apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$970
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,080
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,150
Eighth and PennMaddockStudio,1BA$1,200
The School HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
The PennsylvanianMayfair1BR,1BA$1,362
2626 South Side FlatsSDStudio,1BA$1,394
City View ApartmentsStyle 171BR,1BA$1,398
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$1,400
Hudson Oakland306 Craft 1B1B + Den1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allegheny Center, PA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Allegheny Center area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom penthouse Model at Apartments at River View in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,509. The second greatest value Allegheny Center apartment is the Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,900 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Allegheny Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Apartments at River View2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom penthouse2BR,2BA$1.95
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.84
Portal PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
Fifth Avenue School Lofts1002BR,2BA$1.60
Hudson Oakland3229 Joe Hammer 3B1B2BR,1BA$2.21
The PennsylvanianMayfair1BR,1BA$1.76
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$2.00
Park View Apartments1B-B1BR,1BA$2.19
The School HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.05
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Allegheny Center Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

78 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Allegheny Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Allegheny Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Allegheny Center is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allegheny Center?

The cheapest apartment in Allegheny Center is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Allegheny Center costs $2,795.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Allegheny Center?

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 32 regular apartments in Allegheny Center 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 Allegheny Center?

Cheap apartments in Allegheny Center have an average cost of $321 which is $2,474 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allegheny Center.

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