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19 Amanda Ave

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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 Fallowfield Apartments priced from $875. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Downtown Pittsburgh apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fallowfield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$920
DakotaRoberts1BR,1BA$935
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950
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 July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Pittsburgh area is the $0.73 price per square foot 331 Clarence Street Model at 331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence in the in the Allegheny West neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Pittsburgh apartment is the 1339-2 W North Ave Model at 1339-2 W North Ave, Unit Floor 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.05 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.
331 Clarence Street, Unit 331 Clarence331 Clarence Street4BR,2BA$0.73
1339-2 W North Ave, Unit Floor 21339-2 W North Ave3BR,2BA$1.05
3110 Niagara St, Unit 33110 Niagara St3BR,1BA$0.69
111 Smithfield St, Unit #3111 Smithfield St2BR,1BA$1.00
2410 Jane St, Unit 22410 Jane St1BR,1BA$0.70
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.03
Skyline Terrace3 BD 1.5 BA3BR,1.5BA$1.30
301 E Carson St, Unit #1301 E Carson St2BR,1.5BA$1.28
3952 Howley St, Unit Floor 13952 Howley St2BR,1BA$1.30
1217 Resaca Pl, Unit 2nd fl1217 Resaca Pl2BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh?

There are currently 889 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $480 to $14,084. There are also 247 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh ranging from $399 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Pittsburgh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Pittsburgh ranges from $399 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,180.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Pittsburgh?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Pittsburgh range from $600 to $5,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $20,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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