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Park View Apartments
10 Allegheny CtrPittsburgh, PA 15212
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hill Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $900 (34 Rentals)
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Hyland Hills
275 Oakville DrPittsburgh, PA 15220
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Crane Village Apartments
651 Oaklynn CtPittsburgh, PA 15220
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Helm on the Allegheny
2239 Railroad StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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4909 CENTRE AVE
4909 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Oakland Apartments
4629 Bayard StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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City View Apartments
1420 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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Dawson Village
3429 Dawson StPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Oak Hill
22 Strayhorn WayPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Terminal 21
615 First AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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The Preserve at Heinz
950 Progress StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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1709 FIFTH AVE
1709 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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Heinz Lofts
300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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The Royal York Apartments
3955 Bigelow BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15213
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Wellington Apartments
245 Melwood AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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The Commonwealth Building
316 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Eighth and Penn
731 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Carson Street Commons
2525-2539 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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The Pennsylvanian
1100 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Venue Apartments
625 Stanwix StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Connection at Southside
2984 Sidney StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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The School House
500 Tripoli StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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First Avenue Lofts
422-440 1st AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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The Washington at Chatham
112 Washington PlPittsburgh, PA 15219
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Apartments at River View
300 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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The Oaks
300-306 Craft AvePittsburgh, PA 15213
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Smallman Flats
2908 Smallman StPittsburgh, PA 15201
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Fifth Avenue School Lofts
1800 Fifth AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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The Yards at 3 Crossings
2645 Railroad StPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Brewers Block
3234 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15201
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Kaufmanns
434 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15219
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The Foundry at 41st
4107 Willow StPittsburgh, PA 15201
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Crawford Square Apartments
510 Protectory PlPittsburgh, PA 15219
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Lower Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Hill Studio Apartments | $1,578 | $970 | $4,733 |
| Lower Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,025 | $3,519 |
| Lower Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,300 | $5,644 |
| Lower Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,125 | $6,035 |
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Cheapest Available Lower Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hill area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $990. Crane Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Lower Hill apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Crane Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| City View Apartments | Style 16 | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Oak Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| Terminal 21 | A12 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| The Preserve at Heinz | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1709 FIFTH AVE | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hill, PA
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Hill area is the $1.87 price per square foot Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Lower Hill apartment is the One Bedroom Model at The School House starting at $1,775 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Allegheny West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 930 Penn Ave | Model B | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| The School House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Royal York Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Fifth Avenue School Lofts | 307 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Crawford Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Terminal 21 | A5 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Crane Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Hill is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Hill is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Lower Hill costs $2,563.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 114 regular apartments in Lower Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower Hill?
Cheap apartments in Lower Hill have an average cost of $557 which is $2,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hill.
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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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