Pittsburgh/ Real Estate & Development
Published on September 18, 2019
Pittsburgh apartments fit for the rich and famous2635 E. Carson St. | Photo:  Apartment Guide

Every now and then it can be fun to check out your area's luxury real estate listings to see what life could be like if money wasn't a concern. What exactly does the top of the line of Pittsburgh's rental market look like these days, and just how fancy do these apartments get, given these ginormous price points?

We scoured local listings in Pittsburgh via rental websites Zumper and Apartment Guide to identify the city's most ritzy listings.

Take a look at these select listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2635 E. Carson St. (Southside Flats)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Right off the bat, gaze at this apartment located at 2635 E. Carson St. in Southside Flats. It has one bedroom and one bathroom, and it's a total of 1,463 square feet. Whereas the average price for a one-bedroom rental in Pittsburgh is roughly $895/month, this spot is currently going for $2,500/month. What, exactly, makes it so high-priced?

In the apartment, you can expect in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. The building boasts garage parking. As swanky as this house might appear, it is missing something: Pets are not allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has good transit options.

(If you want to daydream, click through to the complete listing here.)

400 Fifth Ave. (Central Business District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this apartment over at 400 Fifth Ave. in Central Business District. It has one bedroom and one bathroom, and it spans 762 square feet. This living space is currently going for $1,753/month.

The building has a swimming pool and a fitness center. The apartment also comes with a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Pets are also welcome in this luxurious home. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2349 Railroad St. (Strip District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this apartment over at 2349 Railroad St. in Strip District. It has one bedroom and one bathroom, and it spans 1,015 square feet. This pad is currently listed at $1,700/month. What makes it so expensive?

The apartment comes with in-unit laundry and a balcony. The building has garage parking and a swimming pool. Both cats and dogs are welcome in this stately villa.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)


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