$656
$622
$2,625
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Renter's Questions
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Information About the Area from our Experts
Public Transportation
Shannon Bachman - Real Estate Agent
One out of every five Pittsburgh residents take public transportation to work, which ranks them in the top 15 of U.S. cities with the highest public transit ridership. The average commute for people who live here is 23 minutes. Forbes named Pittsburgh the eight best U.S. city for commuters, citing its public transit options and low traffic. PAT runs public transit here, offering service to buses and a light rail that runs above ground and below as a subway. Amtrak also services the area.
Pet Friendly
Shannon Bachman - Real Estate Agent
Pittsburgh is a very pet friendly community, and there are a number of popular apartment properties that allow pets, such as Carriage Park, Lincoln Pointe, Residence at the Docks, and many more. Pittsburgh is home to many local amenities for pets, such as nine spacious and well-maintained off leash dog parks for your pup to enjoy. There are also a number of pet stores owned and operated by animal lovers in the city. Some are reliably chains, such as Petco, and others are small businesses that offer more niche services, such as catering specifically to one type of animal like birds or dogs. There are plenty of other services in the area, like pet grooming, sitting, walking, training, boarding, etc., so your animal can be just as happy as you are in Pittsburgh.
Renter Friendly
Shannon Bachman - Real Estate Agent
Pittsburgh is an excellent city to rent in -- it is constantly being named the most livable city in the U.S. The term “livable” takes into account the cost of living, crime, chance of natural disasters, and resident happiness among other conditions. Pittsburgh has ranked in the top 20 most livable cities in Places Rated Almanac every year it’s been published, and was ranked the #1 most livable U.S. city by Forbes and Yahoo! in 2010. The city has also been named one of the most livable by the book Cities Ranked and Rated and the Economist. Not only is the quality of living here superb, but right now there are more than twice as many properties on the market for rent than properties for sale.
Apartment Costs
Shannon Bachman - Real Estate Agent
In Pittsburgh, you can enjoy a high quality lifestyle for low prices. The median rent here is $792 a month, which is low not only for cities its size, but for any U.S. city, as the national average is $950. But when you do compare it to other large eastern cities, the prices here will seem even lower. The average rent in New York City is $3,429; Boston - $1,259; Washington DC - $1,078; nearby Philadelphia - $862. You can find some of the best deals on the East coast in Pittsburgh, and some of the best in the U.S. as well.
Schools & Education
Shannon Bachman - Real Estate Agent
Pittsburgh is a very educated city: 57,267 residents, or 26% of the total population, holds a Bachelor’s degree, which is higher than the national average. This shouldn’t be surprising when you take into consideration the excellent schools that are located in the city. There are around 40 post-secondary schools overall, some of the most notable being the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and Carnegie Mellon University, which was ranked #22 on US News & World Report’s list of America’s Best National Universities. There are a number of other respected schools in the area, which means the city’s residents are intelligent and well-educated.
Recreation
Shannon Bachman - Real Estate Agent
Pittsburgh may be the second largest city in the state, but you could make a case that it has more culture than Philadelphia. The city is home to many excellent music venues, with Heinz Hall and the Benedum Center hosting Pittsburgh’s orchestra and opera, respectively. Stage AE, the Rex Theater, Club Cafe, and the Carnegie Library Music Hall are other great venues in town. The Andy Warhol Museum is located here, as Pittsburgh is where he was born. Other well-known museums are the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Mattress Factory. If you look around the city you will also find theater groups, an aquarium, aviary, and even casinos. Last but not least, Pittsburgh is home to top-tier professional sports teams like the Steelers and Penguins, as well as successful collegiate teams.
We Have 301 Pittsburgh, PA Apartment Listings
| Picture | Bedrooms | Rent | Address | Updated |
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2 Bed | $875 | 300 4Th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA | May 18th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $830 - $1,595 | Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th |
| 1 Bed | $3,500 | 201 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th | |
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0 - 1 Bed | $480 - $539 | 111 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA | May 17th |
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1 - 3 Bed | $1,235 - $5,500 | Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th |
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0 - 1 Bed | $750 - $810 | 643 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA | May 17th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $1,360 - $5,800 | Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th |
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0 - 2 Bed | $1,200 - $2,400 | Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th |
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0 - 2 Bed | $995 - $1,950 | 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $1,225 - $2,540 | Pittsburgh, PA | May 19th |
Apartment Complexes
| Name | Bedrooms | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Plaza | Studio - Two | $1,029 - $1,476 |
| Crawford Square | One - Three | $865 - $1,495 |
| Grandview Pointe | One - Two | $967 - $1,232 |
| Heinz Lofts | One - Three | $1,440 - $2,070 |
| School House Apartments | Studio - Two | $700 - $1,300 |
| Bedford Hill | One - Two | $760 - $970 |
Rental Data & Trends
Average Apartment Rents for May
Rental Trends for May
Nearby Cities & Towns
| Name | Dist. | Available Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Mckees Rocks | 5.7mi | 255 |
| Homestead | 5.9mi | 288 |
| Carnegie | 6.1mi | 251 |
| West Mifflin | 7.5mi | 279 |
| Braddock | 7.7mi | 286 |
| Bethel Park | 8.2mi | 254 |
| Glenshaw | 8.3mi | 290 |
| Dravosburg | 8.5mi | 272 |
| Bridgeville | 9.5mi | 219 |
| Allison Park | 9.6mi | 277 |
| Upper Dublin Twp | 9.6mi | 246 |
| Glassport | 9.8mi | 263 |
Average Rent near Pittsburgh
Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh
Rental Information - Education & Childcare
| District Name | Address | Schools | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Sd | 341 S Bellefield Avenue | 73 | 27,945 / 2,228 / 12.5:1 | (412)-622-3500 |
| North Allegheny Sd | 200 Hillvue Lane | 12 | 8,047 / 576 / 14.0:1 | (412)-366-2100 |
| Mt Lebanon Sd | 7 Horsman Drive | 10 | 5,300 / 394 / 13.4:1 | (412)-344-2077 |
| Public School Name | Address | Grades | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area Hs | 381 Wible Run Road | 9th - 12th | 1,810 / 124 / 14.5:1 | 17 Rentals ($795) |
| Mt Lebanon Shs | 155 Cochran Road | 9th - 12th | 1,799 / 120 / 14.9:1 | 18 Rentals ($1,083) |
| Woodland Hills Shs | 2550 Greensburg Pike | 9th - 12th | 1,495 / 122 / 12.2:1 | 29 Rentals ($880) |
| Private School Name | Address | Grades | Enrollment | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Side Academy | 423 Fox Chapel Road | Pre K - 12th | 963 | 6 Listings ($1,732) |
| Central Catholic High | 4720 5Th Avenue | 9th - 12th | 861 | 98 Listings ($1,402) |
| Winchester Thurston | 555 Morewood Avenue | Pre K - 12th | 639 | 95 Listings ($1,364) |

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