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1119 Freyburg St

PittsburghPA15203

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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 Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $935. Crawford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$935
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,105
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,229
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,231

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,895 with a $1.04 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.
18 Greenbush Street3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.50
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
51 S 17th St, Unit 51 S 17th St51 S 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
1117 Freyburg St, Unit 1117 Freyburg 2nd Flr1117 Freyburg St2BR,2.5BA$0.93
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
1211 Buena Vista St, Unit #41211 Buena Vista St1BR,1BA$1.07
84 S 15th St, Unit 384 S 15th St2BR,1BA$0.96
1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor1500 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.45
1211 Buena Vista St, Unit #31211 Buena Vista St1BR,1BA$1.50
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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Central Business District, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 244 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $6,500. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $750 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $750 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,110.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Business District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Business District range from $1,150 to $5,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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