Upper Lawrenceville

Pittsburgh, PA

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Upper Lawrenceville - Pittsburgh, PA

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Upper Lawrenceville borders the Allegheny River approximately seven miles east of downtown Pittsburgh. The neighborhood centers around Butler Street, a lively commercial district with an active arts scene. Rowhouses line the quiet streets and alleyways in the residential section of this district.

The central location of Upper Lawrenceville's businesses means you don't have to travel far from your apartment to enjoy all that your community offers. Order a maple latte from Caffe d'Amore Coffee shop to take with you as you browse the bookshelves of Nine Stories or shop for home goods at Von Walter and Funk. Take a break on the patio of Pusadee's Garden Thai to enjoy pumpkin curry made with ingredients straight from the garden. In the evening, indulge in a charcuterie plate at Cure before watching a local theater performance at Phase 3 Productions.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper Lawrenceville is $479 for one bedroom, $639 for two bedrooms, and $740 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Lawrenceville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

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  • $479/month

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  • 2 BR

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  • $639/month

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  • $740/month

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Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

42

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

61

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reviews of Upper Lawrenceville - Pittsburgh, PA

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3.6 4 Reviews

Former Resident

7 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Too expensive. There is no way that anyone can afford to live in this neighborhood, unless you make upwards of 75k a year.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pittsburgh Zoo
  • Highland Park
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Chatham Arboretum
  • Phipps Conservatory and Gardens

Military Bases

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International
  • Arnold Palmer Regional

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