SkyVue (PA)
3333 Forbes Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
$1,150 - $2,185 | Studio - 3 Beds
Central Oakland
Pittsburgh, PA
Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A historic family-friendly suburb just outside Downtown Pittsburgh
Historic
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Nature
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Walkable
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Community
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Less than five miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh, Central Oakland is convenient to both the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. A mix of shops and restaurants line Atwood Avenue, the commercial center of this district, while many apartments for rent sit among the side streets.
Central Oakland shares its border with Schenley Park, a must for anyone who loves the outdoors. You can take part in a variety of sports at the Schenley Oval Sportsplex or walk among the flowers at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One of the highlights of Phipps, the Butterfly Forest, lets visitors enjoy enchanting views of butterflies flying freely throughout the glasshouse room.
Central Oakland provides a rich amount of food options. Stop by the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company for some free samples, or grab a hot dog at the Original Hot Dog Shop, a neighborhood institution since 1960. After your meal, walk along the streets and admire the renovated Victorian buildings.
Rent Trends
As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Central Oakland is $822 for a studio, $1,045 for one bedroom, $1,705 for two bedrooms, and $2,120 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Oakland has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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301 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$822/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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574 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,045/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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764 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,705/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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744 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,120/month
Average Rent
Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
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Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
76
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Reviews of Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA
Niche Reviews
11 Reviews
Niche User
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
We have access to the City of Pittsburgh Police as well as the University of Pittsburgh Police.
Niche User
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
It's a college area with a lot of partying/late night activities.
Niche User
8 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
I have never personally had an issue but I've received crime alerts and had friends who were victims to crime in the area.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
- Schenley Park
- Chatham Arboretum
- Frick Environmental Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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