
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (16 Rentals)
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Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Market Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Market Square Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $1,030 | $6,550 |
Market Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,040 | $1,050 | $7,083 |
Market Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
Market Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,830 | $3,774 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Market Square Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Market Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market Square area of Pittsburgh, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,050. Hyland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Market Square apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
The Commonwealth Building | Suite S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
First Avenue Lofts | 1-Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Market Square Place | 205,305,405 | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Square, PA
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market Square area is the $3.56 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) Model at LiveWell Apartments in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $4,570. The second greatest value Market Square apartment is the River View - Designer Model at The Venue Apartments! starting at $1,985 with a $2.04 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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LiveWell Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + Den (2G) | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
The Venue Apartments! | River View - Designer | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Connection at Southside | The Tonne | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
First Avenue Lofts | 1-Bed B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Brix at 26 | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
The Washington at Chatham | Grant E | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
The Park at Southside Works | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
Kaufmanns | S5 | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
The Commonwealth Building | Suite S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMarket Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Market Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Market Square is under $1,805.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market Square?
The cheapest apartment in Market Square is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Market Square costs $2,662.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Market Square?
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 110 regular apartments in Market Square 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 Market Square?
Cheap apartments in Market Square have an average cost of $906 which is $1,756 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Square.
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