
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $1,145 (29 Rentals)


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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1

208 Kearsarge St

72 S 12th St, Unit 2 Rear (Sect-8)

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1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St

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352 Maple Ter, Unit 2

234 Bigham St
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1607 Sarah St, Unit 1

Sycamore

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171 S 17th St

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72 Greenbush St
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326 Merrimac St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,527 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $945 | $4,959 |
Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $1,145 | $5,911 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,200 | $4,318 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Sycamore which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $1,981.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 39 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $151 which is $1,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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