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property at 35 Miltenberger St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

35 Miltenberger St

PittsburghPA15219
property at 1709 Sarah St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1709 Sarah 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 Park View Apartments priced from $950. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$950
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,070
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,140
Terminal 21A12 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,234
Allegheny Branch House LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA

As of April 09, 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 403 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts starting at $2,490 with a $1.43 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
Fifth Avenue School Lofts4032BR,2BA$1.43
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.87
1827 Wharton St, Unit #1 First FLoor1827 Wharton St2BR,2BA$1.50
Live South SideRyan Haus #1022BR,1BA$1.81
The ReedOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
2116 Bedford Ave, Unit Rear2116 Bedford Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
1824 Fox Way, Unit Rear1824 Fox Way2BR,2BA$1.88
Residences at South HighOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
105 S 18th St, Unit apt A105 S 18th St1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #17

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 245 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $10,858. There are also 51 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 $2,554.

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 $1,620 to $7,697, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $8,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 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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