
Student Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA (45 Rentals)
Rentals in the Downtown Pittsburgh area of Pittsburgh near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


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Brewers Block

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Skyvue Apartments

Oak Hill

The Commonwealth Building

The Oaks

Union on 5th Avenue

Bates Hill Apartments

Portal Place
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One On Centre

Litchfield Towers - Tower C

2531 Allequippa St

Shirley Apartments

Forbes Residence Hall

Oakwood

Brottier Hall

Panther Hall

Byham House
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Conestoga Hall

Central Oakland Apartments

219-223 Atwood St

Forbes Hall

241 Mckee Place

Pioneer Hall

Ruskin Hall

Bruce Residence Hall
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Bouquet Gardens

Penn Commons

Standard Life Building

Keystone Flats Student Housing

Darragh Street Apartments

Dawson Street

University Commons

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Union Annex
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Park House Flats

Webster Hall

420-428 Oakland Ave

Camelot Apartments

Lofts at University Commons

The Pittsburgh Project

Schenley Apartments
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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 | $1,761 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $800 | $9,172 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,246 | $1,100 | $5,899 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $1,295 | $2,590 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide
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We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is critically important. This residential area is a highly-rated neighborhood for parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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Do you have dogs or cats? this neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Student Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is at Skyvue Apartments listed at $1,125.
How much is the average rent for a Student Downtown Pittsburgh Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is $2,212.
What is the largest Student Downtown Pittsburgh Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Pittsburgh is a 1,395 square feet unit starting from $1,631 at Brewers Block.
What is the average size for Downtown Pittsburgh Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Downtown Pittsburgh is currently at 562 sq ft.
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