Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (217 Rentals)

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3320 Ward St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Liberty Point Apartments LP priced from $950. Fallowfield Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Fallowfield Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$960
Carson Square ApartmentsU1BR,1BA$1,000
Hyland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,040
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Silver1BR,1BA$1,050
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of November 06, 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 $1,200 with a $0.63 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$0.63
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
323 38th St, Unit 2323 38th St2BR,1.5BA$0.81
19 Bailey Ave, Unit 1719 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
1211 Buena Vista St, Unit #41211 Buena Vista St1BR,1BA$0.93
84 S 15th St, Unit 384 S 15th St2BR,1BA$0.88
302 Prospect St, Unit 302 prospect302 Prospect St2BR,1BA$1.12
112 Kathleen St, Unit 2112 Kathleen St3BR,1BA$1.08
3703 Alexis St, Unit Rear3703 Alexis St2BR,1BA$1.09

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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 $1,060.

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 $5,285.

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 83 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 $363 which is $4,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.

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