
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Point Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $800 (37 Rentals)
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Terminal 21

The Commonwealth Building

First Avenue Lofts

The Venue Apartments

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Apartments at River View

Century Building

312 Forbes Ave

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Kaufmanns

Market Square Place

900 Penn

Encore

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 19H-

945 Liberty Ave

209 9th St, Unit SI ID1376599P

930 Penn Ave
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800 Penn Ave, Unit SI ID1382975P

800 Penn Ave, Unit SI ID1382974P

209 9th St

306 4th Ave, Unit 603, Unit 603

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The Clark Building

Allegheny Apartments

526 Penn Avenue

The Roosevelt Building

Lando Lofts

The Ivy Residences

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 18F, Unit 18F

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 4E, Unit 4E
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320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Unit 10B, 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 | $1,617 | $1,250 | $4,500 |
| The Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,395 | $4,500 |
| The Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,650 | $4,370 |
| The Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $3,124 | $6,080 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Point Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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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 Eighth and Penn priced from $1,250. The Commonwealth Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,327. Here are the most affordable The Point apartments for rent in Pittsburgh, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eighth and Penn | Maddock | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Commonwealth Building | Suite S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,327 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Terminal 21 | A10 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Apartments at River View | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom - 687 | 1BR,1BA | $1,504 |
| The Venue Apartments | City View 2 - Designer | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| LiveWell Apartments | Loft LA | Studio,1BA | $1,668 |
| Liberty Abodes | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Market Square Place | 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Kaufmanns | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,976 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Point, PA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Point area is the $1.69 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Liberty Abodes in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value The Point apartment is the Model C Model at 930 Penn Ave starting at $2,650 with a $1.71 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Abodes | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 930 Penn Ave | Model C | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Encore | Virtuoso | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 900 Penn | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Apartments at River View | 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1155 | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| First Avenue Lofts | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
| Terminal 21 | A16 One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Kaufmanns | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| The Venue Apartments | Warhol | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Eighth and Penn | Maddock | Studio ,1BA | $2.97 |
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 $1,976.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Point?
The cheapest apartment in The Point is First Avenue Lofts which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in The Point costs $3,284.
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 6 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 $241 which is $3,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Point.
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