Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $850 (18 Rentals)

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property at 320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 16B

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd
PittsburghPA15222
property at 902 P J McArdle Roadway

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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902 P J McArdle Roadway

PittsburghPA15203

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property at 413 E Carson St

$1,650

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$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

413 E Carson St

PittsburghPA15203
property at 415 E Carson St

$1,650

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$1,650

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

415 E Carson St

PittsburghPA15203

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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 Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,075. Park View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,075
Park View ApartmentsST-CStudio,1BA$1,205
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 August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $0.99 price per square foot 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St, Unit 3 in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 905 Liberty Ave Model at 905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A starting at $1,600 with a $1.25 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.
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$0.99
905 Liberty Ave, Unit 3A905 Liberty Ave1BR,1BA$1.25
53 S 18th St, Unit 253 S 18th St3BR,1BA$1.12
2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 12120 Bedford Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1009 E Carson St, Unit 1009 #2 E Carson St1009 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.21
Sycamore2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Union on 5th Avenue3x23BR,2BA$1.37
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 22118 Bedford Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.40

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Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 246 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $5,911. There are also 60 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 $2,542.

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Pittsburgh is a major hub of culture, innovation, business, and entertainment.

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Pittsburgh — home of the Steelers, Three Rivers, and more culture than one city should be allowed. For tourists, it's a mecca for history, sports, and good eats. For us who call it home, it has all the essentials and more.

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