Whether you're house hunting or not, it can occasionally be amusing to explore a deluxe listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does the top of the line of Pittsburgh's rental market look like these days — and just how top-tier are the features one might stumble across at these extreme price points?
We scanned local listings in Pittsburgh via rental site Zumper to identify the city's most extravagant listings.
Behold the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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6405 Bartlett St. (Squirrel Hill South)
Here's this listing situated at 6405 Bartlett St. in Squirrel Hill South. It has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's a voluminous 1,400 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a four-bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is roughly $1,500/month, this home is currently listed at $2,995/month.
The building has assigned parking, shared outdoor space and secured entry. In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, a fireplace, both central heating and air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, wooden cabinetry, a breakfast island, in-unit laundry and a balcony. Both cats and dogs are allowed in this opulent home.
Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
148 Maple Heights Road (Squirrel Hill North)
Then, check out this townhouse over at 148 Maple Heights Road in Squirrel Hill North. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's 1,900 square feet in size. This pad is currently listed at $2,800/month. What makes it so steep?
The building offers on-site laundry, garage parking and shared outdoor space. Apartment amenities include hardwood and tile flooring, a dishwasher, a fireplace, exposed brick, walk-in closets, garden access and ceiling fans. Both cats and dogs are allowed in this stately residence.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has good transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
5817 Ellsworth Ave. (Shadyside)
Lastly, there's this single-family home situated at 5817 Ellsworth Ave. in Shadyside. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This home is currently listed at $2,750/month. What, exactly, makes it so steep?
Building amenities include assigned parking, secured entry and outdoor space. The apartment features a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, air conditioning, recessed lighting, exposed brick, a decorative fireplace, a dishwasher, white appliances and wooden cabinetry. Living in this top-of-the-line house is a human-only thing: pets aren't permitted.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
