
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (76 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Standard Life Building

2116 Bedford Ave

The Allegheny Senior Living

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The Penn Garrison Lofts
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647 Emlin St

The Clark Building

Allegheny Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

42 Van Braam St
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1705 Tustin St

1717 Locust

New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham

1118 E Carson St

The Roosevelt Building

308 Miltenberger St
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Crawford Square Apartments

10 E Sycamore St

148 Gray St

68 S 16th St

1715 Larkins Wy
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1411 Bingham St

Lando Lofts
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 | $1,495 | $945 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $850 | $10,000+ |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,150 | $9,213 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $1,400 | $7,454 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,800 | $2,129 |
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There are currently 76 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 $1,350.
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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