
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $500 (224 Rentals) Page 5 of 5
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The Hamilton

Skyline Terrace

Press House Apartments

Apartments at River View

Bradberry

Wellington

The Noodle Factory

DITHRIDGE STREET -- 079

22nd

1717 Locust

205 Robinson St

151 Robinson St

1535 Lowrie Street

1118 E Carson St

The Roosevelt Building

526 Penn Avenue

The Washington at Chatham

Crawford Square Apartments

Print Shop Lofts

2626 South Side Flats

Schenley Arms (Historic)

The Royal York Apartments

Fallowfield Apartments
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 | $1,739 | $825 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $500 | $4,742 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $895 | $7,628 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $650 | $4,790 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,225 | $3,700 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,985 | $4,395 | $5,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 224 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 $1,059.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is 3208 Brereton St which is listed at $925, 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 135 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 $323 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Expert Rental Resources
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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