
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (220 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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986 E Warrington Ave

1818 Larkins Wy

70 Bigelow St

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1320 W Sycamore St, Unit 1

275 Lelia St

406 Kingsboro St

453 Edith St

2312 Eccles St

180 Oneida St
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144-146-146 Frederick St

306 Jacksonia St, Unit #2

724 Wills St

2512 Sarah St

2642 Quarry St

City View Apartments

21-23-23 Bailey Ave

427 Taylor St

Stephen Foster

New King Edward Apartments
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703 Excelsior St

237 Ella St

3271 Niagara Square

2402 Spring St

412 Edgemont St

2675 S 18th St

236 Smith Way, Unit 2

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1419 N Franklin St, Unit 1

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314 Augusta St, Unit Second Floor Duplex

108 Stamm Ave
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Dawson Village

311 Augusta

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9 Oakland Sq, Unit First Floor

The Hamilton

3610 Dawson St

1914-1918 B St

Allegheny Branch House Lofts

2404 S 18th St

1408 Methyl St

3157 Josephine St
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2641 S 18th St

Oak Hill

35 Mt Oliver St

Terminal 21

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1659 Methyl St

152 Hallock St

4103 Allequippa St

965 Industry St

86 Estella Ave

609 E Warrington Ave
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 | $1,663 | $750 | $7,699 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $620 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $850 | $8,860 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,095 | $9,004 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,225 | $3,191 |
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There are currently 220 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $4,000.
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 171 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 $393 which is $3,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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