The Julian
419 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
$1,875 - $3,250
Studio - 2 Beds
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, sits just three miles from Downtown Pittsburgh. Founded in 1787, Pitt’s urban campus encourages students to be independent and appreciative of cultural diversity. Pitt is home to the nationally-ranked School of Medicine, School of Education, and Swanson School of Engineering. Alumni have gone on to win Pulitzers, the Nobel Peace Prize, and the MacArthur Prize. The University of Pittsburgh Panthers sports teams participate in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference with exuberant support from the community.
The university does not require freshmen to live in on-campus housing. In fact, more than half of the student body lives off campus. With such close proximity to Downtown Pittsburgh, there is plenty to do around Pitt. Free museum visits and cultural event tickets are available through PITT ARTS. The three rivers that surround Pittsburgh offer ample opportunities for fishing and boating. The annual Nationality Rooms Open House is a public event hosted in the iconic Cathedral of Learning, representing a variety of cultures and cuisines.
The Cathedral of Learning is a Pittsburgh landmark
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,201 for a studio, $1,381 for one bedroom, $1,645 for two bedrooms, and $1,932 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Studio
471 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,201/month
Average Rent
1 BR
682 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,381/month
Average Rent
2 BR
951 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,645/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,210 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,932/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Grades K-4
516 Students
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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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