Cheap Homes for Rent in Uptown Pittsburgh Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA from $1,500 (3 Rentals)

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Uptown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Pittsburgh, PA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Pittsburgh area is the $1.84 price per square foot Model B Model at 930 Penn Ave in the in the Central Business District neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Uptown Pittsburgh apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at The Royal York Apartments starting at $1,985 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the North Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Pittsburgh apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
930 Penn AveModel B2BR,2BA$1.84
The Royal York Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Fifth Avenue School Lofts1002BR,2BA$1.60
Flats on Fifth2 Bedroom Suite 2B2BR,2BA$1.97
4909 CENTRE AVE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
Apartments at River View1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - 9121BR,1BA$1.96
New King Edward Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03
The PennsylvanianMayfair1BR,1BA$1.76
First Avenue Lofts1-Bed B1BR,1BA$2.00
Oakland ApartmentsRoyal Windsor - July or August 20251BR,1BA$1.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown Pittsburgh

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown Pittsburgh?

There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Uptown Pittsburgh, PA with pricing that ranges from $970 to $13,595. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown Pittsburgh ranging from $1,500 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown Pittsburgh?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown Pittsburgh ranges from $1,500 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,779.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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