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Penn Avenue Apartments

7040 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208

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  • Built in 1907
  • 5 units/3 stories

About Penn Avenue Apartments

Discover your new home at Penn Avenue Apartments. You'll find this community at 7040 Penn Ave in the Point Breeze area of Pittsburgh. The leasing team is eager to show off our wonderful community. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by the Penn Avenue Apartments leasing office to learn more about our community.

Penn Avenue Apartments is an apartment community located in Allegheny County and the 15208 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pittsburgh Public Schools attendance zone.

Location
7040 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh,
PA 15208
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

Situated just north of Frick Park, Point Breeze is a charming community teeming with natural beauty and historic character. Houses of various architectural stylings are nestled along Point Breeze’s tree-lined streets, contributing an ethereal charm to the neighborhood.

Although Point Breeze is largely residential, the community is home to the Frick Pittsburgh campus, which boasts an art museum, historic mansion, transportation museum, and scenic gardens. Residents enjoy the community’s overall peaceful atmosphere along with great recreational opportunities at Mellon Park and numerous trails that connect the neighborhood to the sprawling Frick Park.

Shopping and dining options abound at nearby Bakery Square and Edgewood Towne Centre. Chatham University, Carnegie Mellon University, and the University of Pittsburgh are all within close reach of Point Breeze, making the community a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Point Breeze Pittsburgh, PA
Studio $765 $1,254
1 Bedroom $1,024 $1,421
2 Bedrooms $1,329 $1,684
3 Bedrooms $1,289 $1,968

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 453 Sq Ft $730 $979 $1,399
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 654-657 Sq Ft $910 $1,175 $2,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 935 Sq Ft $1,079 $1,781 $12,199
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1080 Sq Ft $1,649 $2,144 $2,380
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Chatham University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Carlow College
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Penn Avenue Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Chatham University. It is also near Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.
Schools
Acadamy At Westinghouse
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
651 Students
Nearby
Pittsburgh New Church
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
27 Students
Nearby
Ellis School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
387 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Pittsburgh include First Avenue, located 5.4 miles from Penn Avenue Apartments. Penn Avenue Apartments is near Pittsburgh International, located 22.6 miles or 36 minutes away, and Arnold Palmer Regional, located 38.1 miles or 62 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
First Avenue
Drive: 11 min 5.4 mi
Steel Plaza
Drive: 11 min 5.5 mi
Wood Street
Drive: 12 min 5.6 mi
Gateway Center
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Station Square
Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
Drive: 12 min 5.8 mi
Greensburg Amtrak
Drive: 45 min 28.6 mi
Latrobe Amtrak
Drive: 58 min 35.0 mi
Connellsville Amtrak
Drive: 60 min 44.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Pittsburgh International
 Drive: 36 min 22.6 mi
Arnold Palmer Regional
 Drive: 62 min 38.1 mi

Walkability Near Penn Avenue Apartments

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Penn Avenue Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Kelly Street Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Bakery Square
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
The Village of Eastside
Walk: 25 min 1.3 mi
Penn Avenue Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 25-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Frick Environmental Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Chatham Arboretum
 Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Frick Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Pittsburgh Zoo
 Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Highland Park
 Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Penn Avenue Apartments has 5 parks within 3.5 miles, including Chatham Arboretum, Frick Environmental Center, and Frick Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Children's Home of Pittsburgh
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
West Penn Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Penn Avenue Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.9 miles, the nearest is Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 15 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Charles Kelly Support Facility
Drive: 30 min 16.3 mi
PA Air National Guard Base
Drive: 34 min 20.7 mi
Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station
Drive: 33 min 21.0 mi
Penn Avenue Apartments has 3 military bases within 21.0 miles, the nearest is Charles Kelly Support Facility which is 16.3 miles away and a 30 minute drive.
 
 
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Does Penn Avenue Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Penn Avenue Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Penn Avenue Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Penn Avenue Apartments?

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Is Penn Avenue Apartments pet-friendly?

Penn Avenue Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Penn Avenue Apartments have move-in specials?

Penn Avenue Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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