
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (71 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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The Penn Garrison Lofts

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The Clark Building

Allegheny Apartments

2118 Bedford Ave
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526 Penn Avenue

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The Roosevelt Building

109 Kenova St

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148 Gray St

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1016 Bingham St

133 S 17th St

420 Grace St
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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 | $1,523 | $825 | $4,500 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $845 | $9,014 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $1,200 | $5,899 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,800 | $2,250 |
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There are currently 71 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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Flats on Fifth which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $3,255.
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 $220 which is $3,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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