Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (60 Rentals)

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property at 903 E Carson St

$995 - $1,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

903 E Carson St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 800 Penn Ave

$1,590 - $1,932

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

800 Penn Ave

PittsburghPA15222
property at 107 S 16th St

$1,595

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 3

107 S 16th St

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 1450 Fifth Ave

$1,595 - $1,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1450 Fifth Ave

PittsburghPA15219
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Standard Life Building
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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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 Liberty 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 $940. 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$940
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,025
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,210
Flats on Fifth1 Bedroom Suite A1BR,1BA$1,295
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$1,299
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,313
Lofts of Mount WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
900 PennStudio AStudio,1BA$1,399
Eighth and PennMaddockStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.69 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Liberty Abodes in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1109 E Carson St Model at 1109 E Carson St, Unit 3 starting at $1,900 with a $1.15 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.
Liberty AbodesPenthouse2BR,2BA$1.69
1109 E Carson St, Unit 31109 E Carson St3BR,2BA$1.15
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.87
Residences at South HighTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Allegheny Branch House Lofts2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
905 Liberty Ave, Unit 2A905 Liberty Ave1BR,1BA$1.49
Allegheny City Stables LoftsStallion2BR,2BA$1.92
12 Cunliffe Way12 Cunliffe Way2BR,2BA$1.68
Fifth Avenue School Lofts2111BR,1BA$1.60
Live South SideRyan Haus #1022BR,1BA$1.81

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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 $940.

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 $1,343 at City View Apartments.

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.

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