3202 Joe Hammer Sq
PittsburghPA15213
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (175 Rentals)
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817 Anaheim St, Unit 4
817 Anaheim StPittsburgh, PA 15219
1603 Arlington Ave
PittsburghPA15210
1712 Lowrie St
PittsburghPA15212
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$850
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505 Transverse Ave, Unit 1
505 Transverse AvePittsburgh, PA 15210
505 Transverse Ave
PittsburghPA15210
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2008-2012 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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147 Cape May Ave, Unit 1
147 Cape May AvePittsburgh, PA 15216
410 Marlow St
PittsburghPA15220
156 Brownsville Rd
PittsburghPA15210
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125 Tuscola St, Unit 1
125 Tuscola StPittsburgh, PA 15211
2300 Arlington Ave
PittsburghPA15210
2641 S 18th St
PittsburghPA15210
3208 Dobson St
PittsburghPA15219
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Crane Village Apartments
651 Oaklynn CtPittsburgh, PA 15220
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4628 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
323 Main St
PittsburghPA15201
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Helm on the Allegheny
2239 Railroad StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Hyland Hills
275 Oakville DrPittsburgh, PA 15220
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2236 Perrysville Ave, Unit 3
2236 Perrysville AvePittsburgh, PA 15214
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Ohara Place Apartments LP
3625-3645 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15201
1607 Methyl St
PittsburghPA15216
201 Amabell St
PittsburghPA15211
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$1,0901 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 10
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2219 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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$1,095
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4502 Butler St, Unit 5
4502 Butler StPittsburgh, PA 15201
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816 Cedar Ave
816 Cedar AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
3008 Paulowna St
PittsburghPA15219
732 E Warrington Ave
PittsburghPA15210
406 Boggs Ave
PittsburghPA15211
110 S 12th St
PittsburghPA15203
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Park View Apartments
10 Allegheny CtrPittsburgh, PA 15212
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Fifth Avenue School Lofts
1800 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
1601 Federal St
PittsburghPA15212
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Stephen Foster
400 N Neville StPittsburgh, PA 15213
121 Cohassett St
PittsburghPA15211
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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1
2120 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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72 S 12th St, Unit 2 Rear (Sect-8)
72 S 12th StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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Terminal 21
615 First AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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Oakland Apartments
4629 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Arsenal 201
3922 Foster StPittsburgh, PA 15201
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107 Dilworth St
PittsburghPA15211
203 Merrimac St
PittsburghPA15211
210 Taylor St
PittsburghPA15224
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$1,200
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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2
2118 Bedford AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
35 Mt Oliver St
PittsburghPA15210
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3 Lehrman Way, Unit 2
3 Lehrman WayPittsburgh, PA 15203
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School House
500 Tripoli StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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City View Apartments
1420 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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306 Jacksonia St, Unit #1
306 Jacksonia StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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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 | $1,749 | $825 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $500 | $4,993 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $895 | $6,308 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $650 | $8,001 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $1,275 | $3,500 |
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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 133 Stamm Ave. priced from $750. 3208 Brereton St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 Stamm Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| 3208 Brereton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $925 |
| 340 North Craig Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $995 |
| Crane Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio, 1BA | $1,030 |
| CENTRE COURT -- 158 | CENTRE COURT -- 158 - 5-H | Studio, 1BA | $1,059 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR, 1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pittsburgh area is the $0.56 price per square foot 242 Dilworth St Model at 242 Dilworth St, Unit #2 in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown Pittsburgh apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 242 Dilworth St, Unit #2 | 242 Dilworth St | 2BR, 2BA | $0.56 |
| 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence | 331 Clarence Street | 4BR, 2BA | $0.73 |
| 3513 Penn Ave, Unit Front | 3513 Penn Ave | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Schenley Arms (Historic) | Bushnel | 3BR, 2BA | $0.86 |
| 2508 Leticoe St, Unit 2508 Leticoe Upper | 2508 Leticoe St | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.76 |
| 53 Bates St, Unit Bates Street, 1st Floor | 53 Bates St | 3BR, 3BA | $1.00 |
| 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 3208 Brereton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| 817 Anaheim St, Unit 4 | 817 Anaheim St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.65 |
| 505 Transverse Ave, Unit 1 | 505 Transverse Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is 133 Stamm Ave. which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $1,950.
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 134 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 $1,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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