University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

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The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, sits just three miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. Founded in 1787, Pitt’s urban campus encourages students to be independent and appreciative of cultural diversity. Pitt is home to the nationally-ranked School of Medicine, School of Education, and Swanson School of Engineering. Alumni have gone on to win Pulitzers, the Nobel Peace Prize, and the MacArthur Prize. The University of Pittsburgh Panthers sports teams participate in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference with exuberant support from the community.

The university does not require freshmen to live in on-campus housing. In fact, more than half of the student body lives off campus. With such close proximity to Downtown Pittsburgh, there is plenty to do around Pitt. Free museum visits and cultural event tickets are available through PITT ARTS. The three rivers that surround Pittsburgh offer ample opportunities for fishing and boating. The annual Nationality Rooms Open House is a public event hosted in the iconic Cathedral of Learning, representing a variety of cultures and cuisines.

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The Cathedral of Learning is a Pittsburgh landmark

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,147 for a studio, $1,319 for one bedroom, $1,586 for two bedrooms, and $1,886 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,147/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,319/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 943 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,586/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,209 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,886/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

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.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
  • Schenley Park
  • Chatham Arboretum
  • Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Military Bases

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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