Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cultural District Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (46 Rentals)

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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Penn Garrison Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Penn Garrison Lofts

915 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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526 Penn Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Roosevelt Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Roosevelt Building

607-609 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
Corporate Housing
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Lando Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lando Lofts

909 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cultural District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cultural District area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Hyland Hills priced from $925. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Cultural District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hyland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,055
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,060
Crane Village Apartments1 BEDROOM (1C/1CR/1CX)1BR,1BA$1,170
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio,1BA$1,204
Apartments at River ViewStudio w/ 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,219
The PennsylvanianMayfair1BR,1BA$1,251
City VistaA1Studio,1BA$1,284
2626 South Side FlatsSAStudio,1BA$1,295
Wellington Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cultural District, PA

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cultural District area is the $1.69 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Liberty Abodes in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Cultural District apartment is the Model A Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,950 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cultural District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty AbodesPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.69
930 Penn AveModel A2BR,2BA$1.71
Fifth Avenue School Lofts3122BR,2BA$1.63
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$1.70
Live South Side2207 Jane Street #63BR,1.5BA$1.64
Oak HillBrackenridge 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 6871BR,1BA$2.18
Crane Village Apartments1 BEDROOM (1C/1CR/1CX)1BR,1BA$1.78
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.59
City VistaA1Studio ,1BA$2.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cultural District Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

96 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cultural District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cultural District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cultural District is under $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cultural District?

The cheapest apartment in Cultural District is Hyland Hills which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Cultural District costs $2,467.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cultural 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 72 regular apartments in Cultural 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 Cultural District?

Cheap apartments in Cultural District have an average cost of $412 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cultural District.

Expert Rental Resources

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