Oakdale

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Oakdale, PA Area Guide

Diners, craft brews, and quiet suburban streets

Wooded Quaint Suburban Family-Friendly Charming

A quiet reprieve from big city living, Oakdale is a charming suburb about 15 miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh, and just 11 miles south of the Pittsburgh International Airport. Though Oakdale offers a sense of seclusion from urban amenities, it has great proximity to one of Pennsylvania’s grandest metropolises and its many attractions, including Station Square, Point State Park, and PNC Park.

Oakdale is lined with single-family homes, grassy lots, and walkable streets. Families enjoy access to numerous ball fields, playgrounds, and parks such as Oakdale Neighborhood Playground and Oakdale Community Park. Though Oakdale is mainly residential, there are a few hidden gems in town. Grab a bite to eat at The Diner, a local spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Afterwards, order a craft brew at Helicon Brewing on Union Avenue!

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakdale, PA is $933 for a studio, $1,109 for one bedroom, $1,340 for two bedrooms, and $2,031 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakdale has increased by 8.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,109/month
656 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Donaldson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

551 Students

Mckee El School

Public

Grades K-5

489 Students

Parkway West Ctc

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Settler's Cabin Park
  • Moon Park
  • Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
  • Robin Hill Park
  • Carnegie Science Center

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International

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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 February 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.