Pittsburgh/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 28, 2020
Apartments for rent in Pittsburgh: What will $1,700 get you?401 Amberson 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 affordable apartments in Pittsburgh if you've got a budget of up to $1,700/month.

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

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6315 Forbes Ave. (Squirrel Hill North)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,605/month, this 700-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 6315 Forbes Ave.

In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher and a balcony. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry, garage parking, a swimming pool and a gym. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

400 Fifth Ave. (Central Business District)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 400 Fifth Ave. It's listed for $1,614/month for its 687 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and garage parking. In the apartment, expect to see a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $500 pet deposit.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

475 Garner Court (Terrace Village)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 1,130-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 475 Garner Court. It's listed for $1,625/month.

The building offers a swimming pool and a gym. You can also expect to find carpeted floors and in-unit laundry in the residence. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

643 First Ave. (Bluff)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then, located at 643 First Ave., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,640/month.

The unit comes furnished and features high ceilings and large windows. When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

401 Amberson Ave. (Shadyside)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Finally, listed at $1,695/month, this 564-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 401 Amberson Ave.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and garage parking. In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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