LiveWell Apartments
550 Wood St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$1,610 - $4,370
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
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High-Research
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,225 for a studio, $1,417 for one bedroom, $1,681 for two bedrooms, and $1,965 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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475 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,225/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,417/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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951 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,681/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,965/month
Average Rent
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
Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 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
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
679 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-5
433 Students
North Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,070 Students
Environmental Charter School At Frick Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,020 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
Environmental Charter School At Frick Park
Public
Grades K-12
1,020 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
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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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