
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (62 Rentals)
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Dawson Village

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Terminal 21

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The Royal York Apartments

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The Commonwealth Building

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The District

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The Stanza

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Encore

The Julian

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $965 | $4,500 |
| Market Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Market Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $1,300 | $7,985 |
| Market Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $1,125 | $6,080 |
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There are currently 62 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 Studio unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $965. Crane Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Market Square apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | ST-A | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Crane Village Apartments | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| City View Apartments | Style 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Hyland Hills | 1 BR (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Dawson Village | 1 Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Oak Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,232 |
| Terminal 21 | A12 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,284 |
| Flats on Fifth | 1 Bedroom Suite A | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Square, PA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market Square 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 Market Square 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 Market Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| New King Edward Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Flats on Fifth | 1.5 Bedroom Suite F | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| City Vista | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Terminal 21 | A17 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 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 |
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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 $1,295.
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 $1,025, while the average apartment in Market Square costs $2,777.
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 135 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 $437 which is $2,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Square.
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