Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (62 Rentals)

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1309 E Carson St

PittsburghPA15203
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2528 Carey Wy

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159 S 18th St

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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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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 $1,000. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,124. Here are the most affordable Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carson Square ApartmentsU1BR,1BA$1,000
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio,1BA$1,124
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,159
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Carson Street CommonsAnn1BR,1BA$1,390
KaufmannsS6Studio,1BA$1,393

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

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho area is the $1.04 price per square foot 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St, Unit 3 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartment is the 3-Bedrm (201) Model at Canoe Building Apartments starting at $2,520 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Allegheny West 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.
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
Canoe Building Apartments3-Bedrm (201)3BR,1BA$1.58
46 S 11th St3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
1928 Harcum Way2+ Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Fifth Avenue School Lofts3122BR,2BA$1.63
84 S 15th St, Unit 384 S 15th St2BR,1BA$0.88
121 S 16th St, Unit 2121 S 16th St3BR,2BA$1.63
Landmark on Carson ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.45
112 Kathleen St, Unit 2112 Kathleen St3BR,1BA$1.08
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39

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

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,393.

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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho costs $2,520.

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 $161 which is $2,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff/Uptown/Soho.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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