
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $845 (126 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


306 Jacksonia St, Unit #1

The Oaks

4600 Friendship Ave

350 Coltart Ave

The Flats at Southside Works

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The Revival on Carson

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250 36th St

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205 Robinson St

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4601 Corday Way, Unit 4601 Corday

Catalyst Lofts

Grandview Pointe Apartments

1306 Liverpool St

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308 Miltenberger St

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3215 Dawson St

LiveWell Apartments

3030 South Water Apartments

The Venue Apartments

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1715 Locust St

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128 Cohassett St, Unit 1

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237 Taylor St, Unit 237 Taylor
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49 Lawn St

Palm Garden Apartments

Christopher A. Smith Terrace Senior Living

Parkview Estates

Devon Apartments

Forbes Avenue Suites

North Windsor Apartments

The Allegheny Senior Living

Standard Life Building

Liberty Point Apartments LP
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South Windsor

Centre Court

Melwood Center

Crawford Square Apartments

Royal Windsor

London Terrace

201 Stanwix Street Apartments

The Brew House

Nevilletree
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Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,756 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $845 | $9,172 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $895 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,218 | $1,100 | $5,899 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $1,295 | $2,590 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Pittsburgh is under $1,120.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is THE COLONNADE which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $6,506.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Pittsburgh?
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 100 regular apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh 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 Downtown Pittsburgh?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh have an average cost of $402 which is $6,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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