Dawson Village
3429 Dawson St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
$1,200
1 Bed
Area Guide
Central Oakland Pittsburgh, PA
A historic suburb just outside Downtown Pittsburgh
Historic
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Nature
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Walkable
Less than five miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh, Central Oakland is convenient to both the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University. A mix of shops and restaurants line Atwood Avenue, the commercial center of this district, while many apartments for rent sit among the side streets.
Central Oakland shares its border with Schenley Park, a must for anyone who loves the outdoors. You can take part in a variety of sports at the Schenley Oval Sportsplex or walk among the flowers at the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. One of the highlights of Phipps, the Butterfly Forest, lets visitors enjoy enchanting views of butterflies flying freely throughout the glasshouse room.
Central Oakland provides a rich amount of food options. Stop by the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company for some free samples, or grab a hot dog at the Original Hot Dog Shop, a neighborhood institution since 1960. After your meal, walk along the streets and admire the renovated Victorian buildings.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Oakland is $835 for a studio, $1,057 for one bedroom, $1,666 for two bedrooms, and $2,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Oakland has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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271 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$835/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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423 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,057/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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816 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,666/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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548 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,069/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Central Oakland
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
70
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Reviews of Central Oakland - Pittsburgh, PA
Niche Reviews 
12 Reviews
8 months ago•Niche Review
It is a beautiful neighborhood with public amenities like the legendary Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, adjoining the Carnegie Museums. Schenley Park and Phipps conservatory give you fantastic opportunities to connect with nature. There are plenty of eateries. I feel very safe here as a college student.
Niche User
9 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
The city police are available in an abundance along with assistance from campus police. City events have a heavy police presence. Unfortunately with every city comes crime, but for the most part there is a safe atmosphere.
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
We have access to the City of Pittsburgh Police as well as the University of Pittsburgh Police.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
- Schenley Park
- Chatham Arboretum
- Frick Environmental Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.