1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA (123 Rentals)

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

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
EncoreOpus1,194 Sq Ft$2,330
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1,135 Sq Ft$1,520
Lando Lofts501, 601, 7011,122 Sq Ft$1,890
Glasshouse Pittsburgh1 Bed2 Bath Den-1.5E1,051 Sq Ft$3,103
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Penthouse1,030 Sq Ft$2,129
LiveWell Apartments1 Bedroom (1C)951 Sq Ft$1,908
The Cork Factory Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom755 Sq Ft$2,475
The PennsylvanianYorkshire710 Sq Ft$1,457
Allegheny Branch House Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath603 Sq Ft$1,649

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 $1,050 at Helm on the Allegheny. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $2,094. 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$1,050
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***$1,069
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A$1,295
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath$1,300
Park View Apartments1B-A$1,345
The PennsylvanianMayfair$1,362
New South Side Apartments at 905 Bingham1BR/1.0BA$1,395
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B$1,400
1709 FIFTHStevenson$1,400
Terminal 21A10 One Bedroom$1,514

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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 $1,050.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $2,094.

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 1,109 sq ft.

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