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Frontenac Apartments

490 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Walk To Campus
  • Controlled Access
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood Floors

About Frontenac Apartments

There are 56 studio apartments, 7 one bedrooms and 7 efficiencies at The Frontenac building. All apartments have hardwood floors, full bathrooms, and plenty of closet space. The kitchenette includes a gas range stove, refrigerator, sink and cabinets for storage. Community coin-op laundry is available in the basement. Entry is intercom accessed. Rent includes gas, electric, water and sewage utilities Located near bus lines to the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Downtown. Close to Shadyside Hospital, and Walnut Street shopping areas. Please give us a call to set up a tour.

Frontenac Apartments is an apartment community located in Allegheny County and the 15206 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

Recycling

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Recycling
  • Elevator
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Private Bathroom
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Walk To Campus

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors

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Location
490 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh,
PA 15206
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City - Pittsburgh

National publications constantly place Pittsburgh near the top of the list for most livable cities in America, and it’s easy to see why. The city has a rich history as an industrial and economic hub, which led to the construction of many grand buildings and public sculptures which still stand today. Downtown in particular is rich with beautifully preserved buildings and lush public parks dating back well over a century, giving the entire community a timeless atmosphere.

Pittsburgh is split into three sections by the rivers passing through the city: Downtown (a.k.a. “The Golden Triangle), the North Side, and the South Side. Each has its fair share of attractions and landmarks: the North Side is home to Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park (making it a perfect area for sports fans), the South Side features big, beautiful greenways and refurbished steel mills, and Downtown is where you’ll find the most variety in dining, nightlife, and entertainment.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Studio $2,300 $1,226
1 Bedroom $2,733 $1,419
2 Bedrooms $3,642 $1,688
3 Bedrooms $4,677 $1,981
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Chatham University
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Carlow College
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Frontenac Apartments is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Chatham University. It is also near Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.
Schools
Pittsburgh Montessori K-8
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
324 Students
Nearby
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
732 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
1,362 Students
Attendance Zone
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
401 Students
Nearby
The University School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
36 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Pittsburgh include First Avenue, located 4.4 miles from Frontenac Apartments. Frontenac Apartments is near Pittsburgh International, located 21.6 miles or 34 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 39.3 miles or 65 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
First Avenue
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Steel Plaza
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Wood Street
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Gateway Center
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Station Square
Drive: 10 min 5.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Greensburg Amtrak
Drive: 48 min 29.9 mi
Latrobe Amtrak
Drive: 61 min 36.3 mi
Connellsville Amtrak
Drive: 63 min 46.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Pittsburgh International
 Drive: 34 min 21.6 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional
 Drive: 65 min 39.3 mi

Walkability Near Frontenac Apartments

Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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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™
74 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Frontenac Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Shadyside Plaza
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
The Meridian
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Eastside
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Frontenac Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Chatham Arboretum
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Pittsburgh Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Frick Environmental Center
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Schenley Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Frontenac Apartments has 5 parks within 2.4 miles, including Chatham Arboretum, Pittsburgh Zoo, and Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
West Penn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Frontenac Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Children's Home of Pittsburgh which is 1.3 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station
Drive: 31 min 20.1 mi
Frontenac Apartments is 20.1 miles and a 31 minute drive from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station.

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