Pennsylvania Allegheny County Pittsburgh East Pittsburgh Frontenac Apartments

Frontenac Apartments

490 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Frontenac Apartments

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	839 SF	Not Available

About Frontenac Apartments

There are 56 studio apartments, 7 one bedrooms and 7 efficiencies at The Frontenac building. All apartments have hardwood floors, full bathrooms, and plenty of closet space. The kitchenette includes a gas range stove, refrigerator, sink and cabinets for storage. Community coin-op laundry is available in the basement. Entry is intercom accessed. Rent includes gas, electric, water and sewage utilities Located near bus lines to the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Downtown. Close to Shadyside Hospital, and Walnut Street shopping areas. Please give us a call to set up a tour.

Frontenac Apartments is an apartment community located in Allegheny County and the 15206 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

Recycling

Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Recycling
Elevator
Bicycle Storage
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Private Bathroom
Shuttle To Campus
Walk To Campus

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Cable Ready
Security System
Intercom
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Administrative Fee

$0
Application Fee

$30

Cats Allowed
Monthly pet rent

$0
One time Fee

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Pet deposit

$600
Weight limit

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Pet Limit

2
Requirements:

Spayed/Neutered

Parking
Street
City Of Pittsburgh Permits available $25 per year

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Details

Utilities Included

Gas
Water
Electricity
Heat
Trash Removal
Sewer

Lease Options

Flexible

Property Information

Built in 1927
71 units/7 stories

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City - Pittsburgh

National publications constantly place Pittsburgh near the top of the list for most livable cities in America, and it’s easy to see why. The city has a rich history as an industrial and economic hub, which led to the construction of many grand buildings and public sculptures which still stand today. Downtown in particular is rich with beautifully preserved buildings and lush public parks dating back well over a century, giving the entire community a timeless atmosphere.

Pittsburgh is split into three sections by the rivers passing through the city: Downtown (a.k.a. “The Golden Triangle), the North Side, and the South Side. Each has its fair share of attractions and landmarks: the North Side is home to Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park (making it a perfect area for sports fans), the South Side features big, beautiful greenways and refurbished steel mills, and Downtown is where you’ll find the most variety in dining, nightlife, and entertainment.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	1449-1464 Sq Ft	$1,800	$2,366	$3,264
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	987-995 Sq Ft	$1,850	$2,873	$4,137
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1056-1061 Sq Ft	$1,800	$3,710	$4,903

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Recycling
Elevator
Bicycle Storage
Individual Locking Bedrooms

Private Bathroom
Shuttle To Campus
Walk To Campus
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Heating

Ceiling Fans
Cable Ready
Security System
Intercom
Kitchen
Oven

Range
Refrigerator
Hardwood Floors

Expenses

One-Time

Application Fee $30

Cat Deposit $600

Utilities Included

Gas, Water, Electricity, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Office Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Chatham University	Walk:	10 min	0.5 mi
Carnegie Mellon University	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
University of Pittsburgh	Drive:	5 min	2.2 mi
Carlow College	Drive:	6 min	2.6 mi

Frontenac Apartments is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Chatham University. It is also near Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.

Schools

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

732 Students

Attendance Zone

Pittsburgh Montessori K-8

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

324 Students

Nearby

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,362 Students

Attendance Zone

Sacred Heart Elementary School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

479 Students

Nearby

The University School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

34 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Pittsburgh include First Avenue, located 4.4 miles from Frontenac Apartments. Frontenac Apartments is near Pittsburgh International, located 21.6 miles or 34 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 39.3 miles or 65 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
First Avenue	Drive:	9 min	4.4 mi
Steel Plaza	Drive:	9 min	4.5 mi
Wood Street	Drive:	10 min	4.7 mi
Gateway Center	Drive:	10 min	4.8 mi
Station Square	Drive:	10 min	5.1 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Pittsburgh Amtrak Station	Drive:	10 min	4.8 mi
Greensburg Amtrak	Drive:	48 min	29.9 mi
Latrobe Amtrak	Drive:	61 min	36.3 mi
Connellsville Amtrak	Drive:	63 min	46.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Pittsburgh International	Drive:	34 min	21.6 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional	Drive:	65 min	39.3 mi

Walkability Near Frontenac Apartments

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Frontenac Apartments.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Shadyside Plaza	Walk:	7 min	0.4 mi
Eastside	Walk:	10 min	0.6 mi
Bakery Square	Drive:	3 min	1.2 mi

Frontenac Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Chatham Arboretum	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi
Pittsburgh Zoo	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Carnegie Museum of Natural History	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Frick Environmental Center	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi
Schenley Park	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi

Frontenac Apartments has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Chatham Arboretum, Pittsburgh Zoo, and Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Children's Home of Pittsburgh	Drive:	2 min	1.3 mi
West Penn Hospital	Drive:	4 min	2.1 mi
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside	Drive:	5 min	2.3 mi

Frontenac Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Children's Home of Pittsburgh which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station	Drive:	31 min	20.1 mi

Frontenac Apartments is 20.1 miles and a 31 minute drive from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station.

Property Ratings at Frontenac Apartments

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10/6/17

Love the location, facilities can be improved

I stayed in its studio from 2015 to 2017 when I was at CMU, and I love the location. It's only 10 mins walk from the bar scene in Walnut but it's quiet at night. 5-10 mins walk to Target, Giant Eagle, and 15-20 mins walk to Aldi, my favorite grocery in Burgh. 71B stopped right in front of the building and 71 D & CMU shuttle stop just two blocks away, a huge plus especially during winter when the bus always crowded when it reach College or Bellefonte St. However, the elevator was broken quite often and since it was built almost 90 years ago, some part of the building needs to be updated. The property manager could have more friendly attitude, both of the staff seems very cold and it's just a hassle to walk every month to Kenmawr while Kamin actually has an office in the basement.

8/16/15

Nice Studio Apartment in an Excellent Location

The Frontenac is not the best building in Shadyside, but it is also far from the worst. The studio apartments are a nice size, and include a separate kitchen and dining area. There is no shortage of closet space - the primary walk-in closet is so big that I've seen some people use it as a bedroom. The hardwood floors are original and very nice. The kitchen and bathroom are nothing to write home about, but they get the job done. All utilities are included. The best feature of this building is the location. You're a 5 minute walk from the shops and restaurants on Walnut St., S. Highland, and Ellsworth, and Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Target are also very close by. I really think this is one of the best locations in Shadyside. I have two complaints about this building. First, it allows smoking, and the smell will find its way into your apartment if your neighbor is a smoker. Second, the staff at Kamin Realty are not very helpful. I've had maintenance requests go unanswered, and it seems like they try to avoid interaction with tenants at all costs. Overall, I think this is a decent building in an excellent location. Of course there are better options in apartment-dense Shadyside, but for the price, the Frontenac is definitely worth a look.