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

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Published on November 05, 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 locating affordable apartments in Pittsburgh if you've got up to $1,600/month earmarked for your rent.

Read on for the listings. (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 comes with central air conditioning. The building has a gym, additional storage space and on-site laundry. Pets are permitted.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

5562 Hobart St. (Squirrel Hill South)

Photo: Zumper

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

The building features on-site laundry and garage parking. In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

2349 Railroad St. (Strip District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's an 864-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2349 Railroad St. that's also going for $1,535/month.

Look for a dishwasher and in-unit laundry in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a gym and a swimming pool. This rental is dog-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

731 Penn Ave. (Central Business District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 890-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 731 Penn Ave. It's listed for $1,540/month.

The building boasts secured entry. You can also expect hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher in the apartment. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

400 Fifth Ave. (Central Business District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 400 Fifth Ave., here's a 672-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,546/month.

In the apartment, you'll see in-unit laundry, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet fee. 

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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