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property at 2116 Bedford Ave

$850 - $1,150

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2116 Bedford Ave

PittsburghPA15219

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property at 208 Kearsarge St

$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

208 Kearsarge St

PittsburghPA15211

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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 $1,075. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,075
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,075
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.55 price per square foot 410 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Model C Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,650 with a $1.71 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.
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4102BR,2.5BA$1.55
930 Penn AveModel C2BR,2BA$1.71
900 Penn2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$1.83
Sycamore2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.58
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.50
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24
2116 Bedford Ave2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1606 Bingham St, Unit Floor 21606 Bingham St1BR,1BA$1.29
105 S 18th St, Unit apt A105 S 18th St1BR,1BA$1.79

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #28

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 249 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,811. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $850 to $8,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $850 to $8,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,234.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,595 to $7,276, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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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