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Apartments for rent in Pittsburgh: What will $1,600 get you?

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Published on October 08, 2019
Apartments for rent in Pittsburgh: What will $1,600 get you?7070 Forward Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down apartment rentals in Pittsburgh if you're on a budget of up to $1,600/month.

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

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7070 Forward Ave. (Squirrel Hill South)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,505/month, this 1,050-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment is located at 7070 Forward Ave.

The apartment has central air conditioning. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate an elevator, on-site laundry, assigned parking and a gym. Pets are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that this location is car-dependent, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5562 Hobart St. (Squirrel Hill South)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom residence located at 5562 Hobart St. It's listed for $1,535/month for its 1,082 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking, on-site laundry and an elevator. The listing also promises hardwood flooring in the residence. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

731 Penn Ave. (Central Business District)

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Then, check out this 705-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 731 Penn Ave. It's listed for $1,550/month.

The building features secured entry. In the apartment, you can expect hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2619 Josephine St. (Southside Slopes)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 2619 Josephine St., here's a three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhouse that's also listed for $1,550/month.

Expect to find central heating, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and in-unit laundry in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1420 Centre Ave. (Central Business District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 1420 Centre Ave. It's listed for $1,569/month for its 1,180 square feet.

In the unit, expect to see carpeted floors and a dishwasher. Building amenities include garage parking, on-site laundry and secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $200 pet fee. 

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

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