Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (76 Rentals)

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1205 E Carson St, Unit 3
$1,100
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$1,100
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1205 E Carson St, Unit 3

1205 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 90 S 22nd St

$1,150 - $1,895

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

90 S 22nd St

PittsburghPA15203
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79 S 19th St, Unit 2
$1,200
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79 S 19th St, Unit 2

79 S 19th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 171 S 17th St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

171 S 17th St

PittsburghPA15203

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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3 Lehrman Way, Unit 2
$1,425
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$1,425
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$1,425
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

3 Lehrman Way, Unit 2

3 Lehrman WayPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 2022 Carey Way

$1,450

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$1,450
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2022 Carey Way

PittsburghPA15203
property at 2519 Jane St

$1,490

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$1,490
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2519 Jane 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 Studio unit found at Oak Hill priced from $1,109. Flats on Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,109
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
900 PennStudio CStudio,1BA$1,299
Press House ApartmentsHughes1BR,1BA$1,315

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

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho area is the $0.75 price per square foot 1607 Sarah St Model at 1607 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartment is the Landmark on Carson Apartments Model at South Side Apartments starting at $1,740 with a $1.45 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.
1607 Sarah St1607 Sarah St2BR,1BA$0.75
South Side ApartmentsLandmark on Carson Apartments3BR,1BA$1.45
79 S 19th St, Unit 279 S 19th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
1205 E Carson St, Unit 31205 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.24
1208 Sarah St, Unit 1-11208 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.50
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
2116 Bedford Ave2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1606 Bingham St, Unit Floor 21606 Bingham St1BR,1BA$1.29

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

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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 $1,315.

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 $2,612.

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 53 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 $249 which is $2,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff/Uptown/Soho.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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