
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (62 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $1,740 | $812 | $4,500 |
| Market Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $1,085 | $4,500 |
| Market Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,007 | $5,911 |
| Market Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,666 | $1,225 | $5,803 |
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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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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 $1,470.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market Square?
The cheapest apartment in Market Square is Hyland Hills which is listed at $1,120, while the average apartment in Market Square costs $2,615.
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 40 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 $490 which is $2,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Square.
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