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

Park View Apartments

845 Western Ave

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1001 E Carson St

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1401 Sarah St, Unit 2

Helm on the Allegheny

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406 Grace St, Unit 2nd Floor

1818 Larkins Wy

104 S 18th St
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City View Apartments

Terminal 21

Allegheny Branch House Lofts

21-23-23 Bailey Ave

1709 FIFTH AVE

The Revival on Carson

The Preserve at Heinz

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The Pennsylvanian

The Venue Apartments
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Eighth and Penn

30 S 13th St

32 Wyoming St

First Avenue Lofts

The Commonwealth Building

Live South Side

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Apartments at River View

107 S 16th St

Fifth Avenue School Lofts
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1824 Fox Way, Unit Rear

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Heinz Lofts

141 S 15th St

Market Square Place

1450 Fifth Ave

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1016 Bingham St, Unit 1

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1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor

Century Building

Standard Life Building

The Allegheny Senior Living
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The Penn Garrison Lofts

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The Clark Building

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Sycamore

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526 Penn Avenue

Press House Apartments

1717 Locust
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,409 | $945 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,195 | $7,763 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $1,095 | $6,067 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Terminal 21 | A12 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| Flats on Fifth | 1 Bedroom Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1709 FIFTH AVE | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Revival on Carson | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Abodes | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model B | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| 1714-2 Sarah St, Unit Apt. 2 | 1714-2 Sarah St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| 1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor | 1500 E Carson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 406 Grace St, Unit 2nd Floor | 406 Grace St | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Live South Side | Ryan Haus #102 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Fifth Avenue School Lofts | 307 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 1824 Fox Way, Unit Rear | 1824 Fox Way | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 1401 Sarah St, Unit 2 | 1401 Sarah St | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Residences at South High | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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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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Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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