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property at 2528 Carey Wy

$1,550 - $1,995

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 3, 2026

2528 Carey Wy

PittsburghPA15203
property at 159 S 18th St

$1,550 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 3, 2026

159 S 18th St

PittsburghPA15203

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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 1 Bed unit found at Carson Square Apartments priced from $1,100. 2512 Sarah St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carson Square ApartmentsU1BR,1BA$1,100
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,156
City View ApartmentsStyle 05Studio,1BA$1,215
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Terminal 21S1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,314
2626 South Side FlatsSFStudio,1BA$1,325
The Washington at ChathamAdamsStudio,1BA$1,348
900 PennStudio AStudio,1BA$1,399

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

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at 1819 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartment is the 139 7th St Model at 139 7th St, Unit 2000 starting at $2,900 with a $1.32 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.
1819 Sarah StTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
139 7th St, Unit 2000139 7th St2BR,2.5BA$1.32
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.21
51 S 17th St, Unit 51 S 17th St51 S 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Landmark on Carson ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.45
1018 Bingham StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
2410 Jane St, Unit 12410 Jane St1BR,1BA$1.10
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bluff/Uptown/Soho, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #36

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,399.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho is Carson Square Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho costs $2,507.

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 5 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 $186 which is $2,321 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff/Uptown/Soho.

Expert Rental Resources

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!