Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $790 (50 Rentals)

217 Halket St, Unit Studio

Connection at Southside

1206 Middle St

208 N Dithridge St, Unit 208-4

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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 | $1,625 | $790 | $5,731 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $500 | $7,085 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,200 | $6,502 |
Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $750 | $3,500 |
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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 $1,069.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh is Park View Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Downtown Pittsburgh costs $3,000.
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 75 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 $370 which is $2,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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