The Julian
419 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
$1,875 - $2,983
Studio - 2 Beds
Approximately three and a half miles east of Downtown Pittsburgh lies the academic and medical center of the Pittsburgh area, North Oakland. This urban community offers plenty for residents and university students to do, acting as a backyard for the University of Pittsburgh.
The streets of North Oakland consist of locally owned shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and other amenities making it a suitable home for students and families alike. Many are drawn to the area by the various parks as well as the history, art, and science exhibits of the Carnegie Museums. There’s a large selectin of apartments and townhomes that will fit families, students, and every renter in between.
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in North Oakland is $1,141 for a studio, $1,480 for one bedroom, $2,085 for two bedrooms, and $2,400 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Oakland has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Studio
430 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,141/month
Average Rent
1 BR
670 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,480/month
Average Rent
2 BR
998 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,085/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,462 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,400/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Current Resident
3 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
I like that it's mostly quiet folks -- sometimes students. It's situated relatively close to two main campuses, Carnegie Mellon and The University of Pittsburgh. North Oakland also has a very navigable bus line and often has dedicated bike lanes. It is a little more sparse in terms of grocery or shopping options compared to neighborhoods like Shadyside or East Liberty, but it's easy to manage that.
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
Very safe place. Best city ever. Not crowded, not too rural
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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 September 2025.