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317 Kearsarge St, Unit 3
317 Kearsarge StPittsburgh, PA 15211
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (86 Rentals)
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22-24-24 Norton St
PittsburghPA15211
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Helm on the Allegheny
2239 Railroad StPittsburgh, PA 15222
110 S 12th St
PittsburghPA15203
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Park View Apartments
10 Allegheny CtrPittsburgh, PA 15212
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Fifth Avenue School Lofts
1800 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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$1,195
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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1
2120 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
5-6 Schaeffer Way
PittsburghPA15211
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$1,200
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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2
2118 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
203 Merrimac St
PittsburghPA15211
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City View Apartments
1420 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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Terminal 21
615 First AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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72 S 12th St, Unit 2 Rear (Sect-8)
72 S 12th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Allegheny Branch House Lofts
810 W North AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
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$1,250
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60 S 17th St, Unit 60-A
60 S 17th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
1 E Sycamore St
PittsburghPA15211
32 Wyoming St
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816 Cedar Ave
PittsburghPA15212
100 S 13th St
PittsburghPA15203
3 Boggs Ave
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1917 Webster Ave, Unit 2
1917 Webster AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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The Venue Apartments
625 Stanwix StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Preserve at Heinz
950 Progress StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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Eighth and Penn
731 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Revival on Carson
1611 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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$1,400
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53 S 18th St, Unit 2
53 S 18th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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First Avenue Lofts
432-440 1st AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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308 Miltenberger St
308 Miltenberger StPittsburgh, PA 15219
234 Bigham St
PittsburghPA15211
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$1,450
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1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St
1009 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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600 Lockhart St, Unit Unit#3
600 Lockhart St
PittsburghPA15212
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$1,450
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316 Bailey Ave, Unit 316
316 Bailey AvePittsburgh, PA 15211
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Mountvue Apartments
5 Grandview AvePittsburgh, PA 15211
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LiveWell Apartments
550 Wood StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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1405 E Carson St
1405 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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$1,495
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139 S 17th St, Unit 2
139 S 17th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
127 S 17th St
PittsburghPA15203
1607 Sarah St
PittsburghPA15203
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$1,550
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232 Bigham St, Unit 2
232 Bigham StPittsburgh, PA 15211
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1709 FIFTH AVE
1709 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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902 P J McArdle Roadway
PittsburghPA15203
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905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A
905 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Heinz Lofts
300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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Bracken House
100 Anderson StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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The Pennsylvanian
1100 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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1627 On The Strip
1627 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
49 S 14th St
PittsburghPA15203
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Allegheny City Stables Lofts
840 W North AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
413 E Carson St
PittsburghPA15203
415 E Carson St
PittsburghPA15203
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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 | $1,499 | $1,030 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $975 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,195 | $5,911 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,200 | $4,320 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,495 | $1,495 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 22-24 Norton Street priced from $999. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22-24 Norton Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $1,115 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,237 |
| Terminal 21 | S7 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,239 |
| Allegheny Branch House Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Flats on Fifth | 1 Bedroom Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.11 price per square foot 232 Bigham St Model at 232 Bigham St, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 905 Liberty Ave Model at 905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A starting at $1,600 with a $1.25 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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| 232 Bigham St, Unit Unit 2 | 232 Bigham St | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A | 905 Liberty Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 53 S 18th St, Unit 2 | 53 S 18th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 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 |
| 139 S 17th St, Unit 2 | 139 S 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Sycamore | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Union on 5th Avenue | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2 | 2118 Bedford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 22-24 Norton Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is 22-24 Norton Street which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $1,949.
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 $160 which is $1,789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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