
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh.


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4901 Penn Ave, Unit 5

4901 Penn Ave

4502 Butler St

5119 Carnegie St, Unit 2

4637 Plummer St

5231 Butler St

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5231 Butler St, Unit 2nd Floor
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5233 Butler St, Unit 2nd Floor

5233 Butler St

4600 Friendship Ave

Arsenal 201

5115 Keystone St

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250 36th St

5170 Butler St

Catalyst Lofts
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4632 Modoc Way

The Foundry at 41st

4608 Coleridge St

5119 Carnegie St

4631 Torley St

5132 Keystone St

4632 Modoc Wy

210 S Winebiddle St
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Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Lawrenceville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lawrenceville Studio Apartments | $2,289 | $925 | $10,000+ |
| Central Lawrenceville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $925 | $5,446 |
| Central Lawrenceville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,493 | $1,795 | $8,310 |
| Central Lawrenceville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,700 | $2,745 |
| Central Lawrenceville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Lawrenceville Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Central Lawrenceville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Catalyst Lofts priced from $1,400. The Foundry at 41st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here are the most affordable Central Lawrenceville apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst Lofts | One Bedroom Plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Foundry at 41st | Steel C1 | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Albion Lawrenceville | S2.4 | Studio,1BA | $1,791 |
| Arsenal 201 | ROGERS | 1BR,1BA | $2,143 |
| RedStone Place | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Lawrenceville, PA
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Lawrenceville area is the $2.32 price per square foot Paisley Model at Locomotive Lofts in the in the Spring Hill-City View neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value Central Lawrenceville apartment is the 4552 Penn Ave Model at 4552 Penn Ave starting at $1,795 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Crawford-Roberts neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Lawrenceville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locomotive Lofts | Paisley | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| 4552 Penn Ave | 4552 Penn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 250 36th St | 250 36th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Catalyst Lofts | One Bedroom Plus Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| RedStone Place | 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 5231 Butler St, Unit 2nd Floor | 5231 Butler St | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 5233 Butler St, Unit 2nd Floor | 5233 Butler St | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Arsenal 201 | ROGERS | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Foundry at 41st | Steel C1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
| 4901 Penn Ave, Unit 5 | 4901 Penn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Lawrenceville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Lawrenceville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Lawrenceville is at The Foundry at 41st listed at $1,625.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Lawrenceville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Lawrenceville Apartment is $1,400 at Catalyst Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Lawrenceville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Lawrenceville is starting from $2,245 at RedStone Place.
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