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    6454 Living Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    STUDIO $1,761+
    1 BED $2,179+
    2 BEDS $2,427+
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    401 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    632 Bellefonte Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    2 BEDS $1,716+
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    6480 Living Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
    STUDIO $1,756+
    1 BED $2,172+
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    311 N Neville Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    1 BED $1,100
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    401 Amberson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    6454 Living Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    808 South Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    740 South Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    5814-5840 Elmer Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    490 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    5914 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    5920 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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    121 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
    STUDIO $1,697+
    1 BED $1,756+
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    5765 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    5819 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
    STUDIO $2,115+
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    5720 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    5250 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
    STUDIO $1,725+
    1 BED $2,145
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    121 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    111 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    115 N. Beatty Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    5601 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    5601 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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    535 Gross St, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA have increased by 3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,752 to $1,804.

Average rent in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA

$1,804/mo Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA is around $1,804.

    What's the typical rent budget in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    A share of 13% of apartments in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 26% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 29% of Shadyside's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 21% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 6% of apartment rentals in Pittsburgh are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 6% of apartment rentals in Pittsburgh are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA (29%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Shadyside, PA

    96 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    72 /100
    Excellent Transit
    87 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 96, Transit Score®: 72, Bike Score®: 87

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    The best apartments in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA are: Bakery Living, Kenmawr Apartments, Bellefonte Street Apartments, Bakery Living Orange and Neville Street.

    What is the average rent in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    The average rent in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA is $1,904.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA is between $1,761 and $2,686.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA is between $1,100 and $3,500.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA is between $950 and $3,634.

    What type of rental buildings are in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA?

    In Shadyside, 71% of the residents are renting compared to 29% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of Shadyside’s rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 3% are single-family rentals.

    Living in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

    Located in eastern Pittsburgh, Shadyside is a historic neighborhood that extends from Centre Avenue to Fifth Avenue and from Neville Street to Penn Avenue. Renters in Shadyside tend to be college-educated professionals with families who are looking for an offbeat, yet scholarly atmosphere that's somehow quirky and charming at the same time. And, with businesses across three main streets (Ellsworth Avenue, Walnut Street and South Highland Avenue), there are some upscale boutique stores and an antique scene that further attracts artsy renters. Notably, renting in Shadyside is within the school district limits of Pittsburgh Linden Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Pittsburgh Colfax Middle School, City of Bridges High School, Winchester Thurston High School and Taylor Allderdice High School. Renters here are also close to hospitals such as UPMC Shadyside, West Penn Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

    Renting in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

    The apartments and houses for rent in Shadyside are within walking distance of neighborhood restaurants, shops and other local attractions, like the Pittsburgh Tattoo Art Museum on Walnut Street. Renting in Shadyside also provides a strong variety of modern and historic rentals to choose from. For instance, the older apartment rentals retain 19th- and 20th-century architecture with charming brick facades, while the newer apartments for rent are contemporary and have fitness centers, rooftop decks and even underground parking. Some houses for rent are single-family with two-bedroom layouts and Victorian architecture, and the larger Victorian houses are often converted into apartment rentals. The townhouses for rent in Shadyside tend to have modern designs with one to four bedrooms.

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    Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA demographics

    • 10,778Total Population
    • 5,836 Female
      4,943 Male
    • 28Median Age

    In total, Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA has 10,778 residents, 5,836 women and 4,943 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Shadyside’s population is 28.

    Amenities in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

    Renters in Shadyside go to Mellon Park, which has sports fields, courts and a walled-off garden. Additionally, the Latino Community Center provides renters with family services, educational programs, and special events to benefit the neighborhood and surrounding areas. The closest library to Shadyside renters is the James Frazer Library. Renters also go to Mellon Park, which is a historic landmark from the 1920s with a walled garden where you can see a beautiful Japanese Stewartia tree blossom each June. Renters can also find neighborhood restaurants, like Nak Wan Garden (Korean cuisine); The Yard; and Tocayo off Walnut Street and South Highland Avenue (slightly west of Trader Joe's). Walnut Street also has department stores such as Gap, Apple, J. Crew, American Apparel, Victoria's Secret, United Colors of Benetton and other brands.

    Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA households

    • 1,474 Family
      3,724 Non-family
    • 481 Children
      4,717 No Children
    • 5,198Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $66,139Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,198 households in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 481 have children and 4,717 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,474 family households and 3,724 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Shadyside is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in Shadyside equals $66,139, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,241.

    Transportation in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

    The rentals of Shadyside are bordered by Route 8 to the east with easy access to Route 28 across the Allegheny River and I-376 to the south. When renting in Shadyside, a car is not necessary for getting around the neighborhood and beyond. That's because there are numerous transportation options provided to renters by the Pittsburgh Regional Transit. Namely, bus routes 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, and 75 take renters to Hamnett Station, Highland Park, and Liberty Avenue, while bus routes P1, P2, and P3 take renters from Shadyside to Penn Station in downtown Pittsburgh, as well as the neighborhoods of Oakland, Negley, East Liberty, Homewood, Wilkinsburgh, Swissvale and Ranklin. Finally, the closest airport when renting in Shadyside is Pittsburgh International Airport (20 miles west).

    Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Shadyside, East Pittsburgh, PA have no high school education, 17% went to high-school, and 19% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 30% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 30% hold a Graduate Degree.

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