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Sharpsburg, PA

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Small-town charm within minutes of Downtown Pittsburgh

Historic Riverside Scenic Convenient Growing

Situated on the banks of the Allegheny River, Sharpsburg offers residents a quaint hometown feel just five miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. Sharpsburg is rich with historic character, exuding a charming small-town vibe in a scenic locale. The community boasts a walkable downtown area strewn along Main Street, where historic buildings house an array of independent shops, eateries, and bars in a bustling environment.

Sharpsburg contains a wide variety of affordable rentals, including numerous apartments, townhomes, and houses. The community sits directly across the Allegheny River from the renowned Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium at Highland Park. Getting around from Sharpsburg is simple with access to highways 8 and 28.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sharpsburg, PA is $446 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Sharpsburg has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

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Transportation

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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.

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Minimal Transit

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

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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

  • Highland Park
  • Pittsburgh Zoo
  • Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve
  • Chatham Arboretum
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History

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.