Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (39 Rentals)

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Standard Life Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Standard Life Building

345 4th AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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May Building Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

May Building Apartments

529 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
Senior Living
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The Clark Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clark Building

717 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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526 Penn Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

526 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15222
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Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Market Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market Square area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $935. Helm on the Allegheny has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Market Square apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$935
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,105
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,175
City View ApartmentsStyle 15Studio,1BA$1,234
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S2Studio,1BA$1,257
Terminal 21S3 StudioStudio,1BA$1,309
Mulberry LoftsRepublicStudio,1BA$1,317
The PennsylvanianNewport1BR,1BA$1,332
Wellington Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Square, PA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market Square area is the $2.34 price per square foot Virtuoso Model at Encore in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Market Square apartment is the 312 Model at Fifth Avenue School Lofts starting at $2,125 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
EncoreVirtuoso2BR,2BA$2.34
Fifth Avenue School Lofts3122BR,2BA$1.63
Grandview Pointe ApartmentsMcKinley2BR,2BA$1.84
Hyland Hills3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.43
Live South Side2207 Jane Street #63BR,1.5BA$1.64
Apartments at River View2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom - 11552BR,2BA$2.33
The PennsylvanianWestminister2BR,2BA$2.26
City VistaA31BR,1BA$2.23
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.66
The School HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Market Square Neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

97 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Market Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Market Square is at Park View Apartments listed at $935.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Market Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Market Square Apartment is $1,105 at Helm on the Allegheny.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Market Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Market Square is starting from $1,500 at The Oaks.

What is the most affordable Market Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Market Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hyland Hills and starts from $1,690.

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