
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cultural District Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cultural District area of Pittsburgh.


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Cultural District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cultural District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural District Studio Apartments | $1,568 | $955 | $4,759 |
| Cultural District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,025 | $7,105 |
| Cultural District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $1,335 | $6,796 |
| Cultural District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,125 | $6,035 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cultural District Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Park View Apartments priced from $955. Crane Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Cultural District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Crane Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1709 FIFTH AVE | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Terminal 21 | A12 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Heinz Lofts | 1 Bedroom B4.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,333 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cultural District, PA
As of February 19, 2026 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 B Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,950 with a $1.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Abodes | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model B | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The Royal York Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 905 Liberty Ave, Unit 2A | 905 Liberty Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 709 Penn Ave, Unit StarLoft | 709 Penn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The School House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Fifth Avenue School Lofts | 307 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| City Vista | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Crane Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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 $1,333.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cultural District?
The cheapest apartment in Cultural District is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Cultural District costs $2,544.
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 115 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 $459 which is $2,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cultural District.
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