Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA

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Chatham University - Pittsburgh, PA Area Guide

Where Cougars get world ready

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Chatham University began as a small women’s college in 1869 and has since grown into a dynamic, coeducational university offering more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs. Chatham is nationally and internationally recognized for its innovative programs, service, growth, and sustainability. Graduates leave Chatham ready to take on the world—to build lives of purpose, value, and fulfilling work.

Situated just minutes from the urban heart of Pittsburgh, Chatham is near a wide variety of apartments, townhomes, and lofts available for rent. Neighborhoods particularly convenient to campus include Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, East Liberty, and Bloomfield. Close proximity to the I-376 also makes longer commutes simple.

A broad range of student activities, athletic events, community service initiatives, student organizations, and intramural sports contribute to the vibrant campus life at Chatham. Less than five miles from Downtown Pittsburgh, Chatham’s campus is convenient to a host of unique museums, parks, shopping, and dining attractions including the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium as well as Schenley Park and Frick Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,228 for a studio, $1,410 for one bedroom, $1,672 for two bedrooms, and $1,951 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 476 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,228/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 684 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,410/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 953 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,672/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,211 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,951/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chatham University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

68 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

36 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

53 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Eisenhower El School

Public

Grades K-5

Reserve Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

Streams El School

Public

Grades K-5

Baker El School

Public

Grades K-5

Ohara El School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chatham Arboretum
  • Frick Environmental Center
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  • Schenley Park
  • Phipps Conservatory and Gardens

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 February 2026.