The Forest Apartments
801 Smokey Wood Dr,
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
$920 - $1,090 | 1-2 Beds
Swissvale is a historic borough located fifteen minutes east of Pittsburgh on the banks of the Monongahela River. With a long history as a manufacturing community, Swissvale today is one of the region’s most popular suburban commuter towns, filled with affordable rental houses and apartments and offering easy access to the city via Interstate 376. The sprawling Frick Park sits on the edge of town, providing a terrific venue for outdoor fun. On the north side of town, the area surrounding the intersection of Braddock and Hutchinson features several popular hangouts, including the Regent Square Theater, Murphy’s Taproom, and 61B Café. The center of the borough features a robust commercial district, with small cafes and bars scattered among the neighborhood streets as well.
A tribute to the area’s industrial past, Carrie Furnaces National Historic Landmark sits along the riverbank, a major tourist attraction recognized as one of the only remaining blast furnaces of its age in the nation.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Swissvale, PA is $742 for a studio, $817 for one bedroom, and $895 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Swissvale has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
† 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.
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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.