
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,145 (21 Rentals)


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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1

22 Bedford Square

208 Kearsarge St

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

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1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor

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1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St
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352 Maple Ter, Unit 2

234 Bigham St

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1607 Sarah St, Unit 1

Sycamore

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2120 Bedford Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,535 | $950 | $4,500 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $945 | $6,428 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,145 | $6,359 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,200 | $4,318 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Pittsburgh, PA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Sycamore which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,204.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $170 which is $3,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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