
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Allegheny Center Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Allegheny Center area of Pittsburgh.


Park View Apartments

Helm on the Allegheny

Oak Hill

Terminal 21

The Oaks

Village in the Park Apartments
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City View Apartments

1203 Reddour St

Eighth and Penn

The School House

The Commonwealth Building

3030 South Water Apartments
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Sycamore

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The District

1627 On The Strip

City Vista

The Foundry at 41st

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Brewers Block

The Pennsylvanian
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The Yards at 3 Crossings

The Residences @ The GARDEN

Bracken House

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Heinz Lofts

The Jones Tower at the Collective

The Allegheny Senior Living
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Allegheny Center, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Allegheny Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Center Studio Apartments | $1,723 | $1,030 | $4,017 |
| Allegheny Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,120 | $9,238 |
| Allegheny Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Allegheny Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $1,125 | $5,899 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Allegheny Center Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 $1,075. Hyland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Allegheny Center apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Oak Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
| Terminal 21 | S3 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| The Oaks | 1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 306 Craft Ave. | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Village in the Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The School House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Foundry at 41st | Steel C1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| City Vista | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,646 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Allegheny Center, PA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Allegheny Center area is the $1.71 price per square foot Model C Model at 930 Penn Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Allegheny Center apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Sycamore starting at $1,890 with a $1.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 930 Penn Ave | Model C | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| 44 Wyoming Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| The School House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Oaks | 3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| City Vista | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Village in the Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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 $1,646.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Allegheny Center?
The cheapest apartment in Allegheny Center is Hyland Hills which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Allegheny Center costs $2,816.
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 38 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 $437 which is $2,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Allegheny Center.
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