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114 Olympia StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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13 Uxor WayPittsburgh, PA 15203
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1420 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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2120 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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17 PittsburghPittsburgh, PA 15211
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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2
2118 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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97 S 18th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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200 Cowan StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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432-440 1st AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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308 Miltenberger StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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5 Grandview AvePittsburgh, PA 15211
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60 S 17th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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1709 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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1800 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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133 W Sycamore StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $975 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $945 | $6,255 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,145 | $5,911 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,200 | $4,318 |
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $945. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| City View Apartments | Style 07 | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
| Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Terminal 21 | S3 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,279 |
| Flats on Fifth | 1 Bedroom Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Press House Apartments | Hughes | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Lofts of Mount Washington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.22 price per square foot 410 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the Model D Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,750 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fifth Avenue School Lofts | 410 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model D | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Residences at South High | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 900 Penn | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St | 1009 E Carson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 94 S 12th St, Unit 1 | 94 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 44 Wyoming Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Lofts of Mount Washington | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Flats on Fifth which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $3,084.
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 $179 which is $2,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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