
Homes for Rent in the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA Under $2,000 (156 Rentals)


1845 Ley St

11 Kosciusko Way

450 William St

2818 Edwards Way

415 Alice St

717 Boggs Ave

3 Rickenbach St

413 E Carson St

2507 Sarah St
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1238 Superior Ave

1721 McCullough St

98 S 18th St

2405 Mission St, Unit 2403

1411 W North Ave

415 E Carson St

3232 Harcum Way

30 Beltzhoover Ave

2622 N Charles St

305 Moore Ave
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4021 1/2 Eden Way

326 Longmore Ave

1335 Methyl St

2519 Jane St

3932 Howley St, Unit 1

2829 Sumner St

114 S 13th St

208 Kearsarge St

127 Margaret Street, Unit #1

616 Lillian St
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321 Walter St

310 Marsonia St

263 Dunseith St

140 Cohassett St

3154 Avalon St

72 S 12th St, Unit 2 Rear (Sect-8)

1405 E Carson St

1304 Liverpool St, Unit 3

35 Mt Oliver St, Unit Apt 3

600 E Warrington Ave, Unit Apt 2
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2641 S 18th St, Unit Apt 2

1415 Columbus Ave, Unit B

17 Pittsburgh, Unit 1

2317 Mission St, Unit 2

132 Stamm Ave, Unit Apt #1

2300 Arlington Ave, Unit Bottom

1712 Lowrie St, Unit Apt 2

1418 Westfield St

623 Lillian St

651 Chess St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Pittsburgh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,723 | $1,050 | $3,995 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,974 | $1,200 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,028 | $1,290 | $4,000 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,422 | $2,250 | $2,595 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,858 | $800 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 156 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh?
There are currently 918 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $10,000. There are also 220 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Pittsburgh ranging from $650 to $7,200.
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 $650 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,804.
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 $650 to $4,605, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,290 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,225.
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While your mind probably automatically drifts to the steel mills when you hear Pittsburgh, long gone are the days when the city was the leading steel producer in the country — and at one time, the world.

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