1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA (130 Rentals)

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Largest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown area of Pittsburgh, PA is found at Etage Apartments and is listed at 1,500 square feet priced from $3,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Etage ApartmentsOne Bedroom1,500 Sq Ft$3,000
The PennsylvanianYorkshire1,405 Sq Ft$1,967
Edge 1909A111,164 Sq Ft$3,265
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom w/ Den - 10991,099 Sq Ft$2,029
Glasshouse Pittsburgh1 Bed2 Bath Den-H 1.5F1,077 Sq Ft$2,983
Allegheny City Stables LoftsMorgan1,055 Sq Ft$1,719
1627 On The Strip1BADA1,048 Sq Ft$2,150
Market Square Place3151,009 Sq Ft$1,995
Allegheny Branch House Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath603 Sq Ft$1,649
Liberty Abodes1 Bed, 1 Bath0 Sq Ft$1,750

Cheapest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown of Pittsburgh, PA is the Co-Living Suite Model starting from $1,055 at Helm on the Allegheny. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $1,843. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite$1,055
City View ApartmentsStyle 12$1,230
Park View Apartments1B-A$1,230
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath$1,290
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A$1,295
Terminal 21A5 One Bedroom$1,354
The Venue ApartmentsCity View 1 - Designer$1,370
The Preserve at Heinz1X1$1,400

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown, Pittsburgh, and the greater Pittsburgh area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown is at Helm on the Allegheny listed at $1,055.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $1,843.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $3,000 at Etage Apartments.

What is the average size for Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown is currently 750 sq ft.

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