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1604 Hatteras St

PittsburghPA15212
property at 100 S 13th St

100 S 13th St

PittsburghPA15203

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3900 Howley St

PittsburghPA15224

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Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $935. Liberty Point Apartments LP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$935
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Fallowfield Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$960
Carson Square ApartmentsU1BR,1BA$1,000
Steiner Realty South Side ListingsCAREY1BR,1BA$1,020
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Silver1BR,1BA$1,050
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pittsburgh area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Pittsburgh apartment is the 236 Smith Way Model at 236 Smith Way, Unit 2 starting at $1,250 with a $0.66 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
236 Smith Way, Unit 2236 Smith Way2BR,1BA$0.66
323 38th St, Unit 2323 38th St2BR,1.5BA$0.93
1117 Freyburg St, Unit 1117 Freyburg 2nd Flr1117 Freyburg St2BR,2.5BA$0.93
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
1211 Buena Vista St, Unit #41211 Buena Vista St1BR,1BA$1.07
Skyline Terrace2 BD 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.95
84 S 15th St, Unit 384 S 15th St2BR,1BA$0.96
1626 Lowrie St, Unit 11626 Lowrie St2BR,2BA$1.20
1659 Methyl St, Unit 16591659 Methyl St2BR,1BA$1.00

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Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Pittsburgh. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,069.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Liberty Point Apartments LP which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $5,600.

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 71 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 $328 which is $5,272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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