Uptown Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

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Uptown Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PA

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There’s nothing quite as trendy as Uptown Pittsburgh

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Uptown Pittsburgh, also known as The Bluff, is a 1.5-mile stretch of land between Downtown and Oakland, two well-known neighborhoods in the city. Situated along Monongahela River with convenient access to major interstates like US-30, residents have quick and easy access to major commercial districts, such as Downtown Pittsburgh. So close, in fact, you could probably walk to work!

Duquesne University covers the majority of the west section of the neighborhood, making Uptown a great option for both potential students and faculty. Residents have many options for schooling, including the Pittsburgh Public School District, a highly rated district for such an urban area.

Uptown has its own commercial district that mainly centers around the university, with many residential rowhouses lining nearby streets. The quaint streets of Uptown offer a sense of rich charm and history with an eclectic culture. Uptown boasts a great variety of entertainment options—catch a Penguins game or a live concert at PPG Paints Arena, grab a late night snack at Buford’s Kitchen, or venture over to Downtown and explore Market Square!

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Uptown Pittsburgh is $1,136 for a studio, $1,456 for one bedroom, $1,839 for two bedrooms, and $2,203 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Pittsburgh has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 434 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,136/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,456/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,279 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,839/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,556 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,203/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

82

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

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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