Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (83 Rentals)

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property at 35 Wyoming St

$825 - $1,380

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

35 Wyoming St

PittsburghPA15211
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1205 E Carson St, Unit 3
$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1205 E Carson St, Unit 3

1205 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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208 Kearsarge St

PittsburghPA15211

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property at 147 Virginia Ave

$1,350 - $1,400

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

147 Virginia Ave

PittsburghPA15211

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1715 Locust St
$1,575 - $2,650
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

1715 Locust St

1715 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219
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The District
$1,580 - $4,369
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1759 Waterfront PlPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Heinz Lofts
$1,674 - $6,920
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Heinz Lofts

300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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property at 906 P J McArdle Roadway

$1,675

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

906 P J McArdle Roadway

PittsburghPA15203

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $1,025. Terminal 21 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,154. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,025
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,154
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Press House ApartmentsHughes1BR,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1801 Sidney St Model at 1801 Sidney St, Unit 2 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 410 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts starting at $2,300 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1801 Sidney St, Unit 21801 Sidney St4BR,2BA$1.08
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4102BR,2.5BA$1.44
930 Penn AveModel C2BR,2BA$1.71
Sycamore2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 12120 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.40
1205 E Carson St, Unit 31205 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.24
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
2116 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1208 Sarah St, Unit 1-11208 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Pittsburgh. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,315.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Flats on Fifth which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,224.

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 $201 which is $3,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

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