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

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Brewers Block
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$1,631 - $3,761
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Brewers Block

3234 Liberty AvePittsburgh, PA 15201
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Heinz Lofts
$1,670 - $7,104
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Heinz Lofts

300 Heinz StPittsburgh, PA 15212
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The District
$1,747 - $4,318
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The District

1759 Waterfront PlPittsburgh, PA 15222
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Connection at Southside
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$1,761 - $3,110
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2984 Sidney StPittsburgh, PA 15203
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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 $1,060. 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 Market Square apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park View ApartmentsST-AStudio,1BA$1,060
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,070
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,120
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$1,200
New King Edward Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
The Oaks1 Bed 1 Bath (650 sf) - 306 Craft Ave.1BR,1BA$1,300
Terminal 21S5 StudioStudio,1BA$1,334
The Preserve at Heinz1X11BR,1BA$1,350
The Royal York Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,385
The PennsylvanianChelseaStudio,1BA$1,433

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Square, PA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market Square area is the $1.71 price per square foot Model C Model at 930 Penn Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Market Square apartment is the B1 Model at City Vista starting at $2,242 with a $2.06 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
930 Penn AveModel C2BR,2BA$1.71
City VistaB12BR,2BA$2.06
The School HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
The Oaks3 Bed 1 Bath -3229 Joe Hammer SQ3BR,1BA$2.37
First Avenue Lofts2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.23
New King Edward Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
3030 South Water ApartmentsCitron - 1st floor - River View1BR,1BA$2.54
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.78
Dawson Village1 Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$2.11
The Royal York Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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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 $1,433.

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 $1,070, while the average apartment in Market Square costs $2,413.

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 59 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 $497 which is $1,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Square.

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