Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (62 Rentals)

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property at 412 Edgemont St

$1,195 - $1,250

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412 Edgemont St

PittsburghPA15211

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2626 South Side Flats
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$1,317 - $5,073
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2626 South Side Flats

2626 S Tunnel BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 141 S 15th St

$1,500 - $1,695

3 Bedroom Rentals

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141 S 15th 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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Tin Top Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tin Top Apartments

2416 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 Liberty 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 2512 Sarah St priced from $1,100. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,145
Oak HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,263
Terminal 21A12 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,279
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
1709 FIFTH AVE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,317
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,347
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,350

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

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bluff/Uptown/Soho area is the $1.31 price per square foot 911 Arlington Ave Model at 911 Arlington Ave, Unit 911 in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Bluff/Uptown/Soho apartment is the 2+ Bedroom Model at 1928 Harcum Way starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 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.
911 Arlington Ave, Unit 911911 Arlington Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.31
1928 Harcum Way2+ Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
1714-2 Sarah St, Unit Apt. 21714-2 Sarah St2BR,2.5BA$1.43
1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor1500 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.45
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1.5 BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
The Flats at Southside Works1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
907 Arlington Ave, Unit 2907 Arlington Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.60
2226 Jane St, Unit 22226 Jane St2BR,2BA$1.65
2512 Sarah St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24

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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 $1,350.

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

The cheapest apartment in Bluff/Uptown/Soho is 2512 Sarah St which is listed at $1,100, 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 62 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 $248 which is $2,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bluff/Uptown/Soho.

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