Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

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Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA

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One of the country's top Catholic universities is in the heart of Pittsburgh

Urban Walkable Sports Riverfront High-Research Top-Ranking

In 1878, the Holy Ghost Fathers established the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost. When it opened, it has six professors and 40 students. It was renamed to Duquesne in 1911. Today, this high-research, private university is top-rated university is the country's only Spiritan institution of higher education. The Duquesne Dukes are well-known for their basketball program, participating in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team is part of NCAA Division I as members of the Northeast Conference. With more than a dozen conference championships, you'll want to cheer on the Dukes at the Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field (football) and the A.J. Palumbo Center (basketball).

Duquesne University is located in Uptown Pittsburg overlooking the Monongahela River. This busy neighborhood (also known as the Bluff) is also home to Mercy Hospital. With a history dating back to the 1700s, the area offers some amazing historic architecture and charming brick row houses. Duquesne University is across the street from the PPG Paints Arena, home of the five-time Stanley-Cup-winners, the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. The area is very walkable and provides fast access to Downtown Pittsburgh.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,141 for a studio, $1,319 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,896 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 468 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,141/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 678 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,319/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 942 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,590/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,212 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,896/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

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.

36

Some Transit

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

53

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Reserve Primary School

Public

Grades K-3

120 Students

10
out of 10

Streams Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

449 Students

9
out of 10

Howe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

9
out of 10

Mcknight Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

798 Students

8
out of 10

Highcliff Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

540 Students

8
out of 10

Avonworth Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

307 Students

9
out of 10

Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

Public

Grades 6-12

845 Students

8
out of 10

Pleasant Hills Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

798 Students

8
out of 10

Fort Couch Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

601 Students

8
out of 10

Dorseyville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

967 Students

7
out of 10

Fox Chapel Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,283 Students

10
out of 10

Upper Saint Clair High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,288 Students

9
out of 10

Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,840 Students

8
out of 10

Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

Public

Grades 6-12

845 Students

8
out of 10

Avonworth High School

Public

Grades 9-12

564 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Point State Park
  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
  • Allegheny Commons Park
  • National Aviary
  • Carnegie Science Center

Military Bases

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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