535 Second St
535 Second St,
California, PA 15419
$1,650 | 3 Beds
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
California University of Pennsylvania - California, PA
Area Guide
Because this campus is golden
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Riverfront
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Rural
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Riverfront
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Tree-Filled
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Historic
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California, Pennsylvania is wrapped by a bend in the Monongahela River. At the apex of this bend sits California University of Pennsylvania. The campus covers 294 acres and was founded in 1852. California is a borough located about 35 miles south of Pittsburgh. Along with its riverfront location, Cal U offers a gorgeous, tree-filled campus and a variety of historic architecture. The Arboretum at California University of Pennsylvania is the school's crown jewel, covering 92 acres and including almost every tree native to the state. The oldest tree in the arboretum dates back to the early 1800s.
The Cal U Vulcans participate in NCAA Division II as part of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. Cheer on the football team at Adamson Stadium, the basketball team at the Convocation Center, and the baseball team and CONSOL Energy Park. The football team, which began in 1916, has produced several NFL players, including C.J. Goodwin (Atlanta Falcons), Perry Kemp (Green Bay Packers), and Eric Kush (Chicago Bears).
When it was settled in 1849, something major was taking place clear across the country that was reflected in the naming of the new town: the California Gold Rush. The town founders named their new community after the Gold Rush as a symbol of the town's future prosperity. Other names were considered, of course -- such as Columbia and Sagamore -- but the name California ultimately stuck. When looking at California apartments, look along 6th Street, East Street, Park Street, High Street, and Riverview Drive to be within walking distance of Cal U.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in California, PA is $387 for a studio, $585 for one bedroom, $1,044 for two bedrooms, and $2,382 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in California has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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375 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$387/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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670 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$585/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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694 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,044/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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850 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,382/month
Average Rent
Transportation
75
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ten Mile Creek County Park
- Cedar Creek County Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Arnold Palmer Regional
- Pittsburgh International
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† 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 2025.