Castle Shannon

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Castle Shannon, PA

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Bask in small-town charm south of Downtown Pittsburgh

Suburban Affordable Family-Friendly Peaceful Scenic Historic

Nestled about six miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon is a charming community brimming with small-town appeal. Castle Shannon, sometimes referred to as Shannon, offers numerous upscale and affordable apartments available for rent in a tranquil, scenic locale.

Shannon’s great schools and overall peaceful atmosphere contribute to its allure. Although residents love the community’s small-town vibe, Shannon is just minutes away from the many amenities of Downtown Pittsburgh. Greater Pittsburgh is within close reach of the community, with direct access to multiple Port Authority stations served by the Red and Blue lines. Shannon is also proximate to area attractions like the sprawling South Park, South Hills Village, and Cool Springs Sports Complex.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Castle Shannon, PA is $748 for a studio, and $868 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Castle Shannon has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$868/month
600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

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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.

2

Minimal Transit

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

20

Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
  • South Park Nature Center
  • Point State Park
  • Allegheny Commons Park
  • Carnegie Science Center

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.