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  • 5530 Forbes Ave

    Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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    1 bed

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    What's special

    Private bathroom
    A lower level (backyard basement)apartment, good for one person, was used as an AIRBNB for 8yrs. getting 5 star host reviews and hosting up to this present. Located at 5530 Forbes Ave. (Squirrel Hill), this apartment includes a private bathroom, kitchen, dining and living room. The apartment comes fully furnished(queen size bed, dresser, fridge, microwave stove and oven, sofa kitchen/dining table, etc.) There's no Air-condition, fans provided or provide your own portable AC. Electric heaters are provided for winter. The owner lives upstairs. There is shared laundry on the basement level. The entrance to the apartment is located in the backyard of 5530. Located in the heart of Squirrel Hill, in a safe and great neighborhood. Between two (2) bus stops (61a-d) that comes every 5 to 10 mins. A mile away from Carnegie Mellon University. 2 miles away from University of Pittsburgh, and UPMC hospital center. Close to all Universities and churches. 2 Blocks away from Squirrel Hill buss, section. 5 mins. walk to the Bob O'Connor Golf course and Schenley park. IMPORTANT: This is a non-smoking and a no pet allowed apartment. The tenants lease is a minimum of 1 year and renewable each year. Upon signing the lease, the tenant must put down the security deposit and one month rent in advance (the one months rent advance is applicable to the payment for last months rent). Upon moving in, the tenant must pay the first months rent (this is different from the one month rent advance). If the tenant decides to withdraw after signing the lease, they will forfeit their security deposit and one month rent advance.

    Facts, features & policies

    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Microwave oven
    • Oven
    • Refrigerator
    Flooring
    • Tile

    Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Getting around

    Walk Score®
     / 100
    Very Walkable
    Transit Score®
     / 100
    Good Transit
    Bike Score®
     / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
    Grades K-8 • 0.8 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    9/10
    Student Progress Rating
    5/10
    Pittsburgh Allderdice High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.8 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    6/10
    College Readiness Rating
    8/10
    Student Progress Rating
    2/10

    Squirrel Hill South sits east of Pittsburgh’s center, with tree-lined residential streets, rolling terrain, and access to the wooded slopes of Frick Park. The park’s trails, open spaces, and playgrounds offer room for walking, biking, and outdoor breaks; the neighborhood also borders the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at its western edge. Murray and Forward avenues bring together cafés, restaurants, and everyday shops, while nearby Squirrel Hill North adds more dining and retail along Forbes and Murray. The area’s history is reflected in its established streetscapes and long-standing neighborhood commercial corridors. Bus routes connect Squirrel Hill South with other Pittsburgh neighborhoods, and walking and cycling are practical options for local trips. For Squirrel Hill South, the median rent is $1,575 per month, with a typical range of $725 to $7,000.

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of 5530 Forbes Ave?

    5530 Forbes Ave has a walk score of 80, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of 5530 Forbes Ave?

    5530 Forbes Ave has a transit score of 56, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to 5530 Forbes Ave?

    The schools assigned to 5530 Forbes Ave include Pittsburgh Colfax K-8 and Pittsburgh Allderdice High School.

    What neighborhood is 5530 Forbes Ave in?

    5530 Forbes Ave is in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA.

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