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property at 21 Hodge St

21 Hodge St

PittsburghPA15213

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313 Kambach St

PittsburghPA15211

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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 The Schenley Arms priced from $900. 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
The Schenley ArmsIwataniStudio,1BA$900
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$980
Ohara Place Apartments LP1 Bedroom Bronze1BR,1BA$1,050
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pittsburgh area is the $0.26 price per square foot 312 Ophelia St Model at 312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Downtown Pittsburgh apartment is the 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence starting at $1,600 with a $0.73 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.
312 Ophelia St, Unit #5- Summer ONLY312 Ophelia St5BR,3BA$0.26
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1614 Princess Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Duplex1614 Princess Ave2BR,1BA$0.68
35 Greenbush St, Unit 35 Greenbush Street35 Greenbush St2BR,1BA$0.72
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
325 Hallock St, Unit 2325 Hallock St2BR,2BA$1.21
2018 E Carson St, Unit 32018 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.08
86 S 15th St, Unit 386 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.04
312 Pearl St, Unit 2312 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.09
3148 McClure Ave, Unit 1023148 McClure Ave1BR,1BA$0.92

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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 $2,900.

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 129 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 $326 which is $2,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.

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