Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (57 Rentals)

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Apartments at River View
$1,491 - $6,067
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$1,421 - $5,997
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Apartments at River View

300 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Heinz Lofts
$1,500 - $6,285
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$1,484 - $6,269
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Heinz Lofts

300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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property at 141 S 15th St

$1,500 - $1,695

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141 S 15th St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 1450 Fifth Ave

$1,595 - $1,995

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1450 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15219
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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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The Clark Building
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The Clark Building

717 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Sycamore
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Sycamore

133 W Sycamore StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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526 Penn Avenue
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526 Penn Avenue

526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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1717 Locust
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1717 Locust

1717 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$945
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,025
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,145
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Terminal 21A12 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,274
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
1709 FIFTH AVE0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.69 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Liberty Abodes in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,950 with a $1.87 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty AbodesPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.69
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.87
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
406 Grace St, Unit 2nd Floor406 Grace St1BR,1BA$1.17
Live South SideRyan Haus #1022BR,1BA$1.81
Fifth Avenue School Lofts3071BR,1BA$1.88
1824 Fox Way, Unit Rear1824 Fox Way2BR,2BA$1.88
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.89

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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pittsburgh. 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 proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Park View Apartments listed at $945.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $1,025 at Helm on the Allegheny.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $1,378 at City View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crawford Square Apartments and starts from $2,234.

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