Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (16 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
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Helm on the AlleghenyCo-Living Suite1BR,1BA$1,050
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1,150
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio,1BA$1,373
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$1,400
Market Square Place205,305,4051BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LiveWell Apartments2 Bedrooms + Den (2G)2BR,2BA$3.56
The Venue Apartments!River View - Designer2BR,1BA$2.04
Connection at SouthsideThe Tonne1BR,1BA$2.28
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$2.00
Brix at 263031BR,1BA$2.79
Hyland Hills1 BR (B)1BR,1BA$1.83
The Washington at ChathamGrant E1BR,1BA$2.58
The Park at Southside WorksA1Studio ,1BA$3.28
KaufmannsS5Studio ,1BA$3.60
The Commonwealth BuildingSuite S4Studio ,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA

Ranked #33

Among neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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

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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