Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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property at 1709 Sarah St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1709 Sarah St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 906 P J McArdle Roadway

$1,675

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$1,675

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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906 P J McArdle Roadway

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 8M

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd
PittsburghPA15222

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 $1,030. Terminal 21 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,030
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,129
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 July 10, 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 147 S 16th St Model at 147 S 16th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $1.31 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
147 S 16th St, Unit 1147 S 16th St3BR,1BA$1.31
53 S 18th St, Unit 253 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.32
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 12120 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
68 S 11th St68 S 11th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Sycamore2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
Union on 5th Avenue3x23BR,2BA$1.37
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.40
1402 Sarah St, Unit Aprt 31402 Sarah St1BR,1BA$0.90
1401 Sarah St, Unit 21401 Sarah St1BR,1BA$1.24

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $9,645. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,200 to $7,200.

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 $1,200 to $7,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,351.

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 $1,200 to $5,899, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $7,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,640 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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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Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.