
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (93 Rentals)
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South Side Apartments

2224 Sarah St

159 Pius St

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95 Craighead St, Unit 2nd Floor

Steiner Realty South Side Listings

110 S 12th St

Fifth Avenue School Lofts

90 S 22nd St

City View Apartments
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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1

2423 Wrights Wy

48 S 11th St

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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2

2518 Leticoe St

Terminal 21

72 S 12th St, Unit 2 Rear (Sect-8)

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60 S 17th St, Unit 60-A

23 Millbridge St

615 E Warrington Ave
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409 Kingsboro St

100 S 13th St

120 Kathleen St

5 Sterling St

2204 E Carson St

11 Kosciusko Way

11 Kosciusko Way

1917 Webster Ave, Unit 2

2216 Larkins Wy

Eighth and Penn
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The Revival on Carson

First Avenue Lofts

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53 S 18th St, Unit 2

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1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor

Lofts at Liberty

Kaufmanns

Oak Hill

308 Miltenberger St

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2002 E Carson St, Unit 2 A

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1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St
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66 Laclede St

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316 Bailey Ave, Unit 316

1405 E Carson St

9 Holt St

139 17

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139 S 17th St, Unit 2

127 S 17th St

1607 Sarah St

21 Saint Leo St

49 Holt St
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Bluff, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bluff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Studio Apartments | $1,793 | $860 | $4,500 |
| Bluff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,048 | $935 | $4,500 |
| Bluff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $1,195 | $4,701 |
| Bluff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $1,200 | $4,320 |
| Bluff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $1,275 | $2,195 |
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Cheapest Available Bluff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bluff area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at South Side Apartments priced from $1,180. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,207. Here are the most affordable Bluff apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Apartments | Tin Top Apartments 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,207 |
| Terminal 21 | S7 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
| Flats on Fifth | 1 Bedroom Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Skyline Terrace | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluff, PA
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluff area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2508 Leticoe St Model at 2508 Leticoe St, Unit 2508 Leticoe Upper in the in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Bluff apartment is the 2002 E Carson St Model at 2002 E Carson St, Unit 2 A starting at $1,450 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2508 Leticoe St, Unit 2508 Leticoe Upper | 2508 Leticoe St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| 2002 E Carson St, Unit 2 A | 2002 E Carson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A | 905 Liberty Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 53 S 18th St, Unit 2 | 53 S 18th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St | 1009 E Carson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 139 S 17th St, Unit 2 | 139 S 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Skyline Terrace | 2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| 2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2 | 2118 Bedford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 95 Craighead St, Unit 2nd Floor | 95 Craighead St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBluff, Pittsburgh, PA
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluff Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bluff?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bluff is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bluff?
The cheapest apartment in Bluff is South Side Apartments which is listed at $1,180, while the average apartment in Bluff costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bluff?
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 53 regular apartments in Bluff 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 Bluff?
Cheap apartments in Bluff have an average cost of $245 which is $1,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff.
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