LiveWell Apartments
550 Wood St,
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
$1,668 - $4,370
Studio - 3 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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Intimate
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,224 for a studio, $1,421 for one bedroom, $1,686 for two bedrooms, and $1,970 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,224/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,421/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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953 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,686/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,216 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,970/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Point Park University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Point Park University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Point Park 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
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Point Park University - Pittsburgh, PA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Schools
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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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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
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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