
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Point Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (31 Rentals)
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900 Penn

The Venue Apartments

124 Ulysses St

Eighth and Penn

First Avenue Lofts

Century Building
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LiveWell Apartments

Kaufmanns

Market Square Place

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Standard Life Building

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201 Stanwix Street Apartments

The Clark Building

Allegheny Apartments

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526 Penn Avenue

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Apartments at River View

The William

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 8M

Lando Lofts

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

Liberty Abodes

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 8N
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The Ivy Residences

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 10B
The Point, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Point?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Point Studio Apartments | $1,693 | $1,274 | $4,500 |
| The Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $1,329 | $4,500 |
| The Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,618 | $1,794 | $4,370 |
| The Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,239 | $3,084 | $3,404 |
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Cheapest Available The Point Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Point area of Pittsburgh, PA is a Studio unit found at 900 Penn priced from $1,299. Press House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable The Point apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900 Penn | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Press House Apartments | Hughes | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Century Building | Loft Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Commonwealth Building | Suite S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| Apartments at River View | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 867 | 1BR,1BA | $1,558 |
| LiveWell Apartments | Loft LA | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Eighth and Penn | Harris | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Kaufmanns | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,814 |
| Encore | Allegro | 1BR,1BA | $2,086 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Point, PA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Point 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 The Point apartment is the Virtuoso Model at Encore starting at $3,700 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Central Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Point apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 930 Penn Ave | Model C | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Encore | Virtuoso | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| LiveWell Apartments | 2BR Den 2G | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
| Apartments at River View | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1155 | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
| Eighth and Penn | Harris | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
| 900 Penn | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Kaufmanns | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
| The Commonwealth Building | Suite S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
| Press House Apartments | Hughes | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Point Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Point?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Point is under $2,086.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Point?
The cheapest apartment in The Point is Press House Apartments which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in The Point costs $3,224.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Point?
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 2 regular apartments in The Point 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 The Point?
Cheap apartments in The Point have an average cost of $119 which is $3,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Point.
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