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Brightwood Plaza
4940 Brightwood Rd,
Bethel Park,
PA
15102
2 Weeks Ago
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Brightwood Plaza
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Highlights
- Bay Window
- Den
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Office
- Controlled Access
- Picnic Area
- Elevator
- Grill
About Brightwood Plaza
2020 APARTMENT EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER Located on the corner of Brightwood Road and Route 88 (Library Road) in the heart of Bethel Park, Brightwood Plaza is adjacent to great restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and a 3,000 acre county park. Brightwood's very spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments have sunken living rooms, and extra large windows for lots of natural light. The two bedroom apartments have TWO FULL BATHS, one of which has an easy-entry shower stall with a build-in seat. All apartments have updated kitchens, lighting and bathroom cabinetry. New windows in every apartment in 2023. Each building at Brightwood has two elevators, a key fob entry system with intercoms, door cameras and laundry facilities on every floor. A swimming pool, picnic pavilion, community room and our friendly helpful staff add to a relaxing, care-free living experience. And...ALL UTILITIES ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR RENT. Make an appointment for a tour and discover why Brightwood Plaza could be the very best move you make this year!
Brightwood Plaza is an apartment community located in Allegheny County and the 15102 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Bethel Park School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Easy Access Showers In 2 Br Units
- Heated Pool
- Large Pavilion In Courtyard
- Pool
- Walk-in Closets In 1 Br Units
Community Amenities
Pool
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Clubhouse
- Wi-Fi
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- 24 Hour Access
- Recycling
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Disposal Chutes
- Pool
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
Microwave
Refrigerator
Wi-Fi
Tub/Shower
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Wi-Fi
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Intercom
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Office
- Den
- Bay Window
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Lawn
4940 Brightwood Rd,
Bethel Park,
PA
15102
Bethel Park is one of the Pittsburgh region's most commuter-friendly suburbs, sitting about 10 miles south of Downtown Pittsburgh with a pace of life that feels genuinely residential without sacrificing easy access to the city. Daily life revolves around quiet, tree-lined streets, neighborhood parks like Millennium Park, and a string of local restaurants and shops along Library Road. Most errands require a car, though the borough's light rail stations put Pittsburgh only a train ride away for those who prefer to skip the drive.
Rental options lean toward apartment communities tucked into the borough's predominantly residential fabric, alongside townhomes and garden-style units. The housing stock also includes split-level and colonial-style rental homes on spacious lots, giving the streetscape a warm, established look that carries over to the rental side as well. One piece of local lore that surprises many newcomers: Pop Art icon Andy Warhol is buried here, at St.
Learn more about living in Bethel Park
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 8.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.0 mi |
Brightwood Plaza is within 18 minutes or 7.5 miles from Allegheny Co. C.C, South. It is also near Duquesne University and Point Park University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
597 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
414 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
602 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,245 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
273 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Bethel Park include Lytle, located 0.6 mile from Brightwood Plaza. Brightwood Plaza is near Pittsburgh International, located 19.9 miles or 37 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 39.1 miles or 72 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 20 min | 9.2 mi |
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Drive: | 56 min | 29.7 mi |
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Drive: | 75 min | 39.4 mi |
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Drive: | 69 min | 41.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Pittsburgh International
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Drive: | 37 min | 19.9 mi |
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Arnold Palmer Regional
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Drive: | 72 min | 39.1 mi |
Walkability Near Brightwood Plaza
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
71
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Brightwood Plaza.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Brightwood Plaza has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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South Park Nature Center
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.1 mi |
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Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
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Drive: | 18 min | 8.5 mi |
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Point State Park
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Drive: | 22 min | 9.7 mi |
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Allegheny Commons Park
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Drive: | 23 min | 10.3 mi |
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Carnegie Science Center
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Drive: | 23 min | 10.3 mi |
Brightwood Plaza has 5 parks within 10.3 miles, including South Park Nature Center, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and Point State Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 9.2 mi |
Brightwood Plaza has 3 hospitals within 9.2 miles, the nearest is St. Clair Hospital which is 5.5 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 33 min | 18.4 mi |
Brightwood Plaza is 18.4 miles and a 33 minute drive from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station.
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4940 Brightwood Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102