Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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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 $945. Crawford Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,069. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$945
Crawford Square Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$1,069
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living MicroStudio,1BA$1,105
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,229
Mountvue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,231

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at 18 Greenbush Street in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 68 S 11th St Model at 68 S 11th St, Unit 3 starting at $1,895 with a $1.04 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.
18 Greenbush Street3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,3.5BA$1.50
68 S 11th St, Unit 368 S 11th St2BR,1BA$1.04
51 S 17th St, Unit 51 S 17th St51 S 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.25
129 W Sycamore St, Unit 2129 W Sycamore St2BR,2BA$1.10
1211 Buena Vista St, Unit #41211 Buena Vista St1BR,1BA$1.07
84 S 15th St, Unit 384 S 15th St2BR,1BA$0.96
1217 Resaca Pl, Unit 1st fl1217 Resaca Pl2BR,1BA$1.33
1500 E Carson St, Unit 3rd Floor1500 E Carson St2BR,1BA$1.45
1211 Buena Vista St, Unit #31211 Buena Vista St1BR,1BA$1.50
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #10

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

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4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $795 to $6,500. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $750 to $8,000.

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 $750 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,139.

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 $1,150 to $5,997, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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