Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (78 Rentals)

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Pittsburgh: An Insider's Guide to the Steel City

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property at 74 Pasadena St

$1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

74 Pasadena St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 114 S 13th St

$1,299

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$1,299
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$1,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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114 S 13th St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 11 Kosciusko Way

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

11 Kosciusko Way

PittsburghPA15203

Work and Live in the Burgh: The Top Employers and Where to Find Your Perfect Pittsburgh Apartment

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property at 2519 Jane St

$1,490

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$1,490
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$1,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2519 Jane St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 1927 Fox Wy

$1,500 - $2,200

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1927 Fox Wy

PittsburghPA15203
property at 305 Moore Ave

$1,507

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$1,507
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$1,507

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Moore Ave

PittsburghPA15210

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2626 South Side Flats
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$1,547 - $5,184
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2626 South Side Flats

2626 S Tunnel BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 30 Beltzhoover Ave

$1,595

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$1,595
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

30 Beltzhoover Ave

PittsburghPA15210
property at 21 Saint Leo St

$1,600

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$1,600
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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21 Saint Leo St

PittsburghPA15203
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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Penn Garrison Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Penn Garrison Lofts

915 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Bluff/Uptown/Soho, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bluff/Uptown/Soho Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at City View Apartments priced from $1,184. Terminal 21 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio,1BA$1,184
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,279
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Steiner Realty South Side Listings2336 - 32BR,1BA$1,300
Press House ApartmentsHughes1BR,1BA$1,315
205 Robinson St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,370

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bluff/Uptown/Soho, PA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho area is the $1.22 price per square foot 410 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartment is the Model D Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,750 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4102BR,2.5BA$1.22
930 Penn AveModel D2BR,2BA$1.77
The Flats at Southside Works2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
900 Penn2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.67
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 12120 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
South Side ApartmentsLandmark on Carson Apartments3BR,1BA$1.45
1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St1009 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.21
94 S 12th St, Unit 194 S 12th St1BR,1BA$0.93
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
134 S 25th St, Unit 1st floor134 S 25th St1BR,1BA$1.86

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bluff/Uptown/Soho, Pittsburgh, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Pittsburgh, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bluff/Uptown/Soho Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bluff/Uptown/Soho is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho?

The cheapest apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho is Flats on Fifth which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho costs $2,823.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bluff/Uptown/Soho?

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 43 regular apartments in Bluff/Uptown/Soho 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/Uptown/Soho?

Cheap apartments in Bluff/Uptown/Soho have an average cost of $238 which is $2,585 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff/Uptown/Soho.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pittsburgh: An Insider's Guide to the Steel City

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Pittsburgh — home of the Steelers, Three Rivers, and more culture than one city should be allowed. For tourists, it's a mecca for history, sports, and good eats. For us who call it home, it has all the essentials and more.

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Work and Live in the Burgh: The Top Employers and Where to Find Your Perfect Pittsburgh Apartment

Written by: Christine DiMaria

While your mind probably automatically drifts to the steel mills when you hear Pittsburgh, long gone are the days when the city was the leading steel producer in the country — and at one time, the world.

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University & Housing Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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Top 10 Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh: A Local Real Estate Expert Guide

Written by: Christine DiMaria

Pittsburgh is known for its bridges, breathtaking views, culture, and bustling nightlife. Though not every part of Steel City is perfect, each neighborhood, from the North Shore to the South Side, has a unique charm.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.