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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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1001 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 E Carson St

1001 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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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 $995. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$995
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Eighth and PennMaddockStudio,1BA$1,200
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,246
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
The PennsylvanianMayfair1BR,1BA$1,362

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 35 Greenbush St Model at 35 Greenbush St, Unit 35 Greenbush Street starting at $1,075 with a $0.72 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.
18 Greenbush Street3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.70
35 Greenbush St, Unit 35 Greenbush Street35 Greenbush St2BR,1BA$0.72
19 Bailey Ave, Unit 1919 Bailey Ave2BR,1BA$1.24
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
301 E Carson St, Unit #1301 E Carson St2BR,1.5BA$1.28
53 S 18th St, Unit 253 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.32
86 S 15th St, Unit 386 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.04
Residences at South HighTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Fifth Avenue School Lofts1002BR,2BA$1.60
1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor1500 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.45

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Park View Apartments listed at $980.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,050 at Helm on the Allegheny.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,281 at Crawford Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crawford Square Apartments and starts from $2,234.

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