The Julian
419 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
$1,875 - $2,983
Studio - 2 Beds
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA
Point Park University - Pittsburgh, PA
Area Guide
Experience real-world education in the heart of the Steel City
PPU
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Point Park
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Pioneers
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Private
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Creative
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Experiential
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Artistic
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Urban
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Point Park University began as a small business training college in 1933 and has experienced decades of growth and development ever since. Emphasizing real-world education, Point Park offers more than 100 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. PPU educates students in a diverse urban environment and prepares graduates to apply knowledge to achieve their goals, advance their professions, and serve their communities.
Situated in Downtown Pittsburgh, Point Park is accessible to plenty of apartments, lofts, and condos available for rent within close proximity to campus. Convenience to public transportation and Penn Lincoln Parkway as well as Interstates 376 and 279 allows for simple commutes and travels too.
The PPU campus is a passionate, artistic environment with faculty who encourage individualism and an abundance of stimulating classes and extracurricular activities. The surrounding Downtown Pittsburgh neighborhood is home to Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in addition to pristine parks, riverfront trails, artistic amenities, and hundreds of shops and restaurants.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,207 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, $1,633 for two bedrooms, and $1,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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476 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,207/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,381/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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950 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,633/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,213 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,882/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
Public
Grades K-5
679 Students
Public
Grades K-4
449 Students
Public
Grades K-5
438 Students
Public
Grades K-4
433 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,070 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
616 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,840 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,288 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
845 Students
Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
616 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Point State Park
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
- Allegheny Commons Park
- Carnegie Science Center
- National Aviary
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 September 2025.