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550 Wood St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$1,631 - $4,570 | Studio - 3 Beds
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA
Area Guide
One of the country's top Catholic universities is in the heart of Pittsburgh
Urban
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Walkable
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Sports
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Riverfront
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High-Research
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Top-Ranking
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In 1878, the Holy Ghost Fathers established the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost. When it opened, it has six professors and 40 students. It was renamed to Duquesne in 1911. Today, this high-research, private university is top-rated university is the country's only Spiritan institution of higher education. The Duquesne Dukes are well-known for their basketball program, participating in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team is part of NCAA Division I as members of the Northeast Conference. With more than a dozen conference championships, you'll want to cheer on the Dukes at the Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field (football) and the A.J. Palumbo Center (basketball).
Duquesne University is located in Uptown Pittsburg overlooking the Monongahela River. This busy neighborhood (also known as the Bluff) is also home to Mercy Hospital. With a history dating back to the 1700s, the area offers some amazing historic architecture and charming brick row houses. Duquesne University is across the street from the PPG Paints Arena, home of the five-time Stanley-Cup-winners, the Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team. The area is very walkable and provides fast access to Downtown Pittsburgh.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,185 for a studio, $1,378 for one bedroom, $1,635 for two bedrooms, and $1,915 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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471 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,185/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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684 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,378/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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943 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,635/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,209 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,915/month
Average Rent
Transportation
68
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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.
36
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
53
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-4
516 Students
10
Public
Grades K-4
433 Students
10
Public
Grades K-4
449 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
9
Public
Grades K-3
120 Students
9
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
616 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,070 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
635 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
8
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
616 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
7
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Point State Park
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
- Allegheny Commons Park
- National Aviary
- Carnegie Science Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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