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550 Wood St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$1,708 - $4,370
Studio - 3 Beds
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Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
One of the country's top Catholic universities is in the heart of Pittsburgh
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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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,281 for a studio, $1,458 for one bedroom, $1,714 for two bedrooms, and $1,991 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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470 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,281/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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678 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,458/month
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2 BR
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950 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,714/month
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3 BR
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1,210 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,991/month
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Learn More About Duquesne University
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
471 Students
Public
Grades K-5
337 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
813 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
981 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
840 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
661 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,360 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,269 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
840 Students
Environmental Charter School At Frick Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,073 Students
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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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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 2026.
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