Apartments for Rent in West Oakland
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STUDIO$1,830+1 BED$2,050+2 BEDS$1,350+3 BEDS$1,125+
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3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,650+4 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100+
223 Halket St
223 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 -
5 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,025
SPACIOUS OAKLAND HOUSE WITH LAUNDRY IN UNI...
127 Chesterfield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 -
4 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100
149 Chesterfield Rd
149 Chesterfield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,999
147 Moultrie St
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STUDIO$1,965+1 BED$2,415+2 BEDS$1,805+3 BEDS$1,490+
The Bridge on Forbes
3423 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Pittsburgh at a Glance
West Oakland Neighborhood
West Oakland is a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The zip codes for West Oakland are 15213 and 15219. The boundaries of the neighborhood are 5th Avenue on the south, the University of Pittsburgh on the east, Burrows Street on the west and Eckstein Place and Wadsworth Street on the north. This is a neighborhood with a lot of diversity. Most of the homes are multi-family, townhouses, and apartments. West Oakland is conveniently located east of downtown and just a short drive from all the amenities. There is public transportation in this neighborhood.
Carlow University is located in West Oakland. It is the first Catholic all women’s university in Pennsylvania. It is a smaller university that offers an excellent teacher-to-student ratio and small classes. It was founded in the early 1920s by the Sisters of Mercy. Carlow University offers 50 undergraduate programs and eight graduate programs.
Kennard Playground is a recreational park that has it all; it has a playground, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball field, and softball diamond. It is slightly outside the neighborhood but an easy drive.
There are a lot of local ethnic markets in the areas near West Oakland but to find a larger chain supermarket requires a ride. There are a Traders Joes and a Whole Foods northeast of the neighborhood.
Schenley Park is 456 acres of woodlands and more located in the center of Oakland. It is an amazing park that offers the Phipps Conservatory with its many different environments, a skating rink, swimming pool, and a golf course. Schenley Park also offers a visitor’s center and a café.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Pittsburgh
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Elm Grove 490 Sq Ft $732/mo
- Prospect Park 485 Sq Ft $768/mo
- Carrick 646 Sq Ft $825/mo
- Atria South Hills 555 Sq Ft $848/mo
- Leland Heights 557 Sq Ft $859/mo
- Pleasant Hills 560 Sq Ft $929/mo
- Avalon-Bellevue-Ben Avon 663 Sq Ft $986/mo
- Greater Park Place 673 Sq Ft $1,012/mo
- Point Breeze North 602 Sq Ft $1,024/mo
- Edgewood 678 Sq Ft $1,082/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Pittsburgh $1,826/mo
- Homestead $1,318/mo
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