
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Strip District Pittsburgh, PA from $746 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Strip District area of Pittsburgh.


1622 Hatteras St

1712 Lowrie St

1713 Walz St

1608 Lowrie St

Helm on the Allegheny

3008 Paulowna St

1129 Brabec St
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2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1

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2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2

1917 Webster Ave, Unit 2

1511 Hatteras St

The Preserve at Heinz

1535 Lowrie St

1109 Goettmann St

The Maxx & The Alexandra
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Brewers Block

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The Stanza

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The District

Christopher A. Smith Terrace Senior Living

1809 Lowrie St

2120 Bedford Ave

2118 Bedford Ave

1535 Lowrie Street
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Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Strip District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strip District Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,030 | $3,305 |
| Strip District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $945 | $3,588 |
| Strip District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $950 | $5,911 |
| Strip District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $1,200 | $4,790 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Strip District Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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Cheapest Available Strip District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Strip District area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at Helm on the Allegheny priced from $1,030. 1535 Lowrie Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Strip District apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helm on the Allegheny | Co-Living Micro | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| 1535 Lowrie Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Maxx & The Alexandra | The Herron | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mulberry Lofts | S2 Alcoa | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Heinz Lofts | 1 Bedroom FP D1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
| 1627 On The Strip | S1005 | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| The Stanza | D2 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Smallman Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Strip District, PA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Strip District area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2X1.5 Model at The Preserve at Heinz in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Strip District apartment is the 2120 Bedford Ave Model at 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,195 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Strip District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Heinz | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| 2120 Bedford Ave, Unit 1 | 2120 Bedford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2118 Bedford Ave, Unit 2 | 2118 Bedford Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2703 Penn Ave | A | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Lot 24 Apartments | 1 BR/DEN | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| The Pennsylvanian | Newport | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Franklin on Penn Apartments | Type K | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 1627 On The Strip | S1005 | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
| Smallman Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Heinz Lofts | 1 Bedroom FP D1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Strip District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Strip District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Strip District is under $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Strip District?
The cheapest apartment in Strip District is Helm on the Allegheny which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Strip District costs $2,214.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Strip District?
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 6 regular apartments in Strip District 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 Strip District?
Cheap apartments in Strip District have an average cost of $377 which is $1,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Strip District.
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