
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,095 (23 Rentals)


1429 Beechview Ave

266 Plymouth St

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3301 Iowa St, Unit 6, Unit 6

1929 Arlington Ave, Unit 1

1840 St Patrick St, Unit 1

709-711 Industry St, Unit 711 Industry St.
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1327 Rutherford Ave, Unit 1327 rutherford avenue #2, Unit 1327 rutherford avenue #2

1511 Hatteras St

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3504 5th Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2

3053 Brereton St

744 Proctor Wy, Unit Apt. 2

3211 Juliet St
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22 Soffel St

17 Amanda St, Unit Flr 2

1411 W North Ave

170-170 Oneida St

1021 E Carson St

1221 E Carson St

The Schenley Arms
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Parkview Estates

132 Charles St
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 | $1,735 | $860 | $9,046 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $620 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $900 | $9,689 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,095 | $6,974 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $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 $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is 1411 W North Ave which is listed at $1,577, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $6,844.
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 119 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 $379 which is $6,465 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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