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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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The Penn Garrison Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Penn Garrison Lofts

915 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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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 $1,005. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,005
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,025
City View ApartmentsStyle 07Studio,1BA$1,204
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,282
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$1,299
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,313
Terminal 21S4 StudioStudio,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at 1819 Sarah St in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street starting at $3,750 with a $1.33 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.
1819 Sarah StTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
18 Greenbush Street3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.33
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.36
51 S 17th St, Unit 51 S 17th St51 S 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Lofts of Mount WashingtonTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.54
1018 Bingham StTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
306 Amabell St, Unit Unit 2306 Amabell St2BR,1BA$1.33
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
122 Maple Ter, Unit 1122 Maple Ter1BR,1.5BA$1.38

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #19

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Park View Apartments listed at $1,005.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,025 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 $1,529 at Terminal 21.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Live South Side and starts from $1,899.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!