
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $950 (64 Rentals)


2332 Arlington Ave

2312 Eccles St

709-711-711 Industry St

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1001 E Carson St

2116 Bedford Ave

Ohara Place Apartments LP

3157 Josephine St

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower

313 Augusta St, Unit Lower
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2107 Rockledge St

65 S 17th St

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16 Melba Pl, Unit #2, Unit #2

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3111 Northview St, Unit 3111 Northview #2, Unit 3111 Northview #2

311 Augusta

134 Prospect St

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141 Oneida St

2641 S 18th St

35 Mt Oliver St

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156 S 18th St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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153 Boggs Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

86 Estella Ave

4521 Centre Ave

438 Kathleen St

Hyland Hills

27 Norton St, Unit 1

2013.5 Gregory St

600 E Warrington Ave

2013 Gregory St

30 S 13th St
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1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St, Unit 1613 Buena Vista St

363 Woodruff St, Unit 2

Crane Village Apartments

2140 Lowrie St

1408 Lager St

South Side Apartments

2630 Edwards Wy

145 Plymouth St

152 Hallock St, Unit 2

826 E Warrington Ave
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1824 Fox Way, Unit Rear, Unit Rear

124 Virginia Ave

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2617 Jane St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1808 Mary St, Unit 1, Unit 1

154 Pearl St, Unit 1

1217 Resaca Pl, Unit 1st fl, Unit 1st fl

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2334 Sarah St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1016 Bingham St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pittsburgh Studio Apartments | $1,703 | $795 | $7,099 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $620 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $950 | $9,213 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,100 | $7,390 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $1,195 | $2,890 |
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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 $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Hyland Hills which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $6,022.
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 125 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 $366 which is $5,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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