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Garfield Commons

242 Fern St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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  • Bedrooms

    2 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1.5 ba

  • Square Feet

    1,281 - 1,818 sq ft

Garfield Commons
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This beautiful "green" community is conveniently located just minutes away from Children’s Hospital. Each apartment comes standard with wall-to-wall carpeting, central heating & cooling, dishwashers, washers & dryers and other amazing amenities.

Highlights

  • Property Manager on Site
  • Patio

About Garfield Commons

This beautiful "green" community is conveniently located just minutes away from Children’s Hospital. Each apartment comes standard with wall-to-wall carpeting, central heating & cooling, dishwashers, washers & dryers and other amazing amenities.

Garfield Commons is a townhouse community located in Allegheny County and the 15201 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Access to Public Transportation
  • Cable and Internet Ready
  • Central Heat and Air
  • Community Playground
  • Hardwood Style Flooring
  • Maintenance Free Living
  • Modern Kitchens with Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Onlines Payment and Online Work Orders
  • Parking Available
  • Plus Electric
  • Private Entrances
  • Relaxing Community in a Residential Area
  • Resident Community Room
  • Sleek Black Appliances at Garfield Commons
  • Storage Available
  • Washer and Dryer Included
  • Window Coverings Included
  • Wooded Views Available

Community Amenities

  • Property Manager on Site
  • Walk-Up
  • Playground

Townhome Features

  • Heating
  • Patio

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Location
242 Fern St, Pittsburgh,
PA 15201
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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.

Garfield Pittsburgh, PA
1 Bedroom $1,257 $1,091
2 Bedrooms $1,045 $1,622
3 Bedrooms $1,295 $2,328
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Chatham University
Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Carlow College
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Garfield Commons is within 6 minutes or 2.1 miles from Chatham University. It is also near Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.
Schools
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Public Middle School
Grades PK & 6-8
148 Students
Attendance Zone
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
281 Students
Attendance Zone
St Raphael Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
162 Students
Nearby
The Neighborhood Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
131 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Pittsburgh include Steel Plaza, located 5.0 miles from Garfield Commons. Garfield Commons is near Pittsburgh International, located 22.4 miles or 35 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 41.3 miles or 67 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Steel Plaza
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
Wood Street
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
First Avenue
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Gateway Center
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
North Side Station
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
Drive: 11 min 4.1 mi
Greensburg Amtrak
Drive: 51 min 31.9 mi
Latrobe Amtrak
Drive: 64 min 38.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Pittsburgh International
 Drive: 35 min 22.4 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional
 Drive: 67 min 41.3 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Garfield Commons.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Eastside
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Shadyside Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
5445 Centre
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Garfield Commons has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Pittsburgh Zoo
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Chatham Arboretum
 Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Highland Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
 Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Garfield Commons has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Pittsburgh Zoo, Highland Park, and Chatham Arboretum.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
West Penn Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
UPMC Shadyside
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Garfield Commons has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Children's Home of Pittsburgh which is 0.5 mile away and a 10 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station
Drive: 32 min 20.9 mi
Garfield Commons is 20.9 miles and a 32 minute drive from Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station.

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