The Julian
419 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
$1,649 - $2,900 | Studio - 2 Beds
Approximately three and a half miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh lies the academic and medical center of the Pittsburgh area, North Oakland. This urban community offers plenty for residents and university students to do, acting as a backyard for the University of Pittsburgh.
The streets of North Oakland consist of locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and other amenities making it a suitable home for students and families alike. Many are drawn to the area by the various parks as well as the history, art, and science exhibits of the Carnegie Museums. There’s a large selectin of apartments and townhomes that will fit families, students, and every renter in between.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in North Oakland is $1,135 for a studio, $1,473 for one bedroom, $2,119 for two bedrooms, and $2,451 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Oakland has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Studio
435 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,135/month
Average Rent
1 BR
672 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,473/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,003 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,119/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,467 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,451/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Niche User
9 years ago•Niche Review
There is some crime but seemingly not an excessive amount and not often anything very very serious. Police are seen often
Niche User
9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
Very safe place. Best city ever. Not crowded, not too rural
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† 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.