Carrick

Pittsburgh, PA

Carrick - Pittsburgh, PA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.3 (11 Reviews)

One of Pittsburgh’s most affordable locales has a close-knit community and plenty of amenities

Community • Restaurants • Wooded • Great Location • Affordable • Public Transportation •

Located about five miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh, Carrick merges the feel of a big city with the charming atmosphere of a small town. Known to the locals as "the Hilltop," Carrick is filled with green space and parks for residents to enjoy. Phillips Park provides many activities for everyone, such as outdoor movies, live jazz concerts in the summer, a dedicated off-leash dog park, fitness walks and 5K runs, and summer day camps.

The neighborhood has grocers, stores, and locally owned restaurants, many of which are located along Brownsville Road, the main thoroughfare in the neighborhood. Shop for fresh produce and support local farmers at the Carrick Farmers Market or try longstanding favorites like Ester's Homemade Candy, which has been in business for over 40 years. For even more options for shopping and dining, residents can hop on Highway 51 or use one of Carrick’s subway stations to travel into the heart of the city. Along with its abundant amenities, Carrick is known as one of the most affordable neighborhoods in the city and has apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent at various price points.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Carrick is $730 for one bedroom, $835 for two bedrooms, and $627 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrick has decreased by -6.0% in the past year.

1 BR
364 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$730/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,000 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$835/month

Average Rent

3 BR
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$627/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Carrick - Pittsburgh, PA

Niche Reviews

3.3 11 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Lot of nice families, crime is low, public transportation is very good, lot of stores and supermarkets, able to walk to various stores, safe neighborhoods, houses are affordable

Current Resident

7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

I like being in a suburban community where I know my neighbors and I can feel safe in my home. Additionally, I do like having a place where I can run around outside and take my dog on a walk and feel very comfortable. However, I will say that the city schools in the surrounding area can seem to be an incubator for behavior that is seen in the out-skirted areas around Carrick, involving robberies and petty crimes, but crimes none the less.

Niche User

8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

I wouldn't live here again I had the chance. I love on the main road so there's a lot of activity. But the transportation is great , the bus runs every 10 minutes on the week days , 3 times an hour on Saturday and twice an hour on Sunday's. And they run pretty late so I wouldn't have to worry about missing a last bus. It's prodominantly whites , a few years ago Indians moved into a lot of the housing and buildings in the neighborhood. Everything you would need is within walking distance so that's nice. But I would like a different scenery to be in.

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