Built in 1928 as a hotel originally and remodeled into apartments mid-century, the building has 7 stories, 1 passenger elevator, 1 freight elevator, 2 stairwells. Pay-per-load laundry is available in the basement.
The apartments at The Frontenac include one bedrooms, studios, and efficiencies. On each floor there are 9 studios, 1 efficiency and 1 one bedroom for a total of 70 units. The apartments all get lots of daylight and all have hardwood floors in the living areas.
Gas (heat), electric, trash, water and sewage utilities included for $50 per month.
No central AC. Units may be provided by tenant.
Apartment for rent
$1,071/moFees may apply
490 S Highland Ave, APT 404, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Studio
450sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Permit required parking
Natural gas
What's special
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Permit Required
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Gas, Internet
Building
Details
- Building name: Frontenac
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
HOA
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Gas, Parking
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Gas (heat), electric, trash, water and sewage utilities included for $50 per month. No central AC. Units may be provided by tenant.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/2/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,071+0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Listing removed | $1,066$2/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,066+13.6%$2/sqft |
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| 5/22/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $938$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Shadyside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5Grades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Pittsburgh Obama 6-12Grades: 6-12Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 1.5 mi
There are 11 available units in this apartment building




