Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (76 Rentals)

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property at 649 Emlin St

$1,150 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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649 Emlin St

PittsburghPA15212

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property at 61 S 14th St

$1,199

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$1,199
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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61 S 14th St

PittsburghPA15203
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65 S 17th St
$1,200 - $1,8002 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

65 S 17th St

65 S 17th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

208 Kearsarge St

PittsburghPA15211

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Heinz Lofts
$1,580 - $6,763
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$1,580 - $6,763
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Heinz Lofts

300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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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 1 Bed unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,070. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,070
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,100
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,205
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Eighth and PennMaddockStudio,1BA$1,250
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Allegheny City Stables LoftsThoroughbredStudio,1BA$1,300
The Revival on Carson1x11BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2507 Penn Ave Model at 2507 Penn Ave, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,140. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the Penthouse Model at Liberty Abodes starting at $2,999 with a $1.69 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.
2507 Penn Ave, Unit 3rd Floor2507 Penn Ave3BR,3BA$1.57
Liberty AbodesPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.69
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4032BR,2BA$1.43
930 Penn AveModel C2BR,2BA$1.71
Residences at South HighTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
The ReedTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Live South SideRyan Haus #1022BR,1BA$1.78
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
Allegheny City Stables LoftsOldenburgStudio ,1BA$1.80
105 S 18th St, Unit apt A105 S 18th St1BR,1BA$1.79

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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #16

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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 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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $3,132.

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 52 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 $243 which is $2,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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