It's true: the priciest listing in today's Pittsburgh rental market is going for $3,500/month. As absurd as it may seem, it's not the only high-end residential listing out there. But just how select are the features, given these ginormous price points?
We combed through local listings in Pittsburgh via rental site Zumper to pinpoint the city's most posh listings.
Behold the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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236 Prospect St. (Mount Washington)
Up first, take in this single-family home situated at 236 Prospect St. in Mount Washington. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is approximately $1,396/month, this pad is currently going for $3,500/month. What, precisely, makes it so steep?
In the single-family home, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, air conditioning, a deck, a hot tub, a barbecue grill, a theater in the basement, garage parking, ceiling fans, a fireplace, wooden cabinetry, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances. Pets aren't allowed in this top-of-the-line rental.
According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
6111 Fifth Ave. (Shadyside)
Next, here's this apartment located at 6111 Fifth Ave. in Shadyside. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is roughly $1,200/month, this home is currently priced at $2,905/month. What, exactly, makes it so steep?
In the unit, you can anticipate air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wooden cabinetry, a ceiling fan, in-unit laundry, a wet bar and a balcony. The building has garage parking and additional storage space. As la-di-da as this set-up might sound, pets are not permitted.
According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
1700 Wightman St. (Squirrel Hill South)
Finally, check out this apartment located at 1700 Wightman St. in Squirrel Hill South. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's 1,600 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a four-bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is roughly $1,550/month, this rental is currently going for $2,820/month.
In the townhome, you can anticipate hardwood floors, a covered patio and wooden cabinetry. The building offers outdoor space. As showy as this set-up might sound, cats and dogs aren't permitted.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
