Pittsburgh/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 29, 2020
Apartments for rent in Pittsburgh: What will $1,500 get you?400 Fifth 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 scoring apartment rentals in Pittsburgh if you don't want to spend more than $1,500/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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5211 Wilkins Ave. (Squirrel Hill North)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

First, here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 5211 Wilkins Ave. It's listed for $1,420/month.

In the apartment, the listing promises high ceilings, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building boasts outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

5620 Hobart St. (Squirrel Hill South)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, here's a 1,150-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 5620 Hobart St. that's going for $1,425/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring, a balcony and a dishwasher in the apartment. The building offers on-site laundry. Pet owners, rejoice: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5525 Covode St. (Squirrel Hill South)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Also listed at $1,425/month is this three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 5525 Covode St.

In the residence, you can anticipate central air conditioning and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, you're in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

400 Fifth Ave. (Central Business District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, here's a studio apartment over at 400 Fifth Ave. It's listed for $1,427/month for its 549 square feet.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Building amenities include secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, rejoice: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect 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.

(See the complete listing here.)


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