144 Wabash St
PittsburghPA15220
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1840 St Patrick StPittsburgh, PA 15210
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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2
2118 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
2302-2304 Baltic Wy
PittsburghPA15210
4521 Centre Ave
PittsburghPA15213
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1511 Hatteras St
PittsburghPA15212
1221 E Carson St
PittsburghPA15203
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53 Bates St, Unit 53 Bates Apt 2
53 Bates StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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3301 Iowa St, Unit 1
3301 Iowa StPittsburgh, PA 15219
22 Soffel St
PittsburghPA15211
Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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1927 Fox Wy
PittsburghPA15203
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1411 W North AvePittsburgh, PA 15233
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4041 Bigelow BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15213
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3408 Parkview AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
132 Charles St
Mount OliverPA15210
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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 | $1,761 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $800 | $9,172 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $845 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,100 | $5,899 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $1,295 | $2,590 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $1,095.
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 $4,379.
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 95 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 $405 which is $3,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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