Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $600 (57 Rentals)

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property at 127 Margaret Street

$250

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Studio, 0.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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127 Margaret Street, Unit Garage

127 Margaret Street
PittsburghPA15210
property at 310 Marsonia St

$756 - $2,371

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$756 - $2,371
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1 To 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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310 Marsonia St

PittsburghPA15214
property at 140 Cohassett St

$800 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

140 Cohassett St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 2116 Bedford Ave

$850 - $1,150

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2116 Bedford Ave

PittsburghPA15219

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property at 2905 California Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2905 California Ave

PittsburghPA15212
property at 2404 S 18th St

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2404 S 18th St, Unit 2

2404 S 18th St
PittsburghPA15203

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property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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$1,295
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 13

208 Kearsarge St

PittsburghPA15211
property at 2128 Varley St

$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2128 Varley St

PittsburghPA15212

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Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1500 Fallowfield AveStudioStudio,1BA$925
Liberty Point Apartments LP1B / 1B1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

As of June 12, 2026 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 single family home Model at 1238 Superior Ave starting at $2,138 with a $1.02 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
1238 Superior Avesingle family home3BR,1.5BA$1.02
1607 Sarah St1607 Sarah St2BR,1BA$0.75
2910 E Carson St, Unit Apt #22910 E Carson St2BR,1BA$0.90
230 Langley Ave, Unit 230 floor 2230 Langley Ave2BR,1BA$0.76
79 S 19th St, Unit 279 S 19th St2BR,1BA$1.00
2411 Mount Troy Rd, Unit 2411 Mt. Troy Road, 2nd2411 Mount Troy Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
1663 Suburban Ave, Unit 11663 Suburban Ave1BR,1BA$1.05
2116 Bedford Ave2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
207 Boggs Ave207 Boggs Ave1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh?

There are currently 927 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $10,531. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh ranging from $250 to $8,950.

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 $250 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,188.

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 $1,100 to $10,531, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $660 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,295.

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