Quiet 2nd-Floor 2BR in Squirrel Hill 1,100 Sq Ft, No Adjoining Walls, Heat Included
1,700/month + gas, electric, water/sewer** (all separately metered) | **Heat Included** | **Available 8/29 or earlier** | Lease thru 6/30/27 | **No Smoking Building**
Tucked on a quiet, one-way side street near the I-376 entrance not a thru-street this 2nd-floor unit sits in a small 3-story, 5-unit building with real privacy: **no adjoining walls with any other apartment
only floor and ceiling. Equal-size bedrooms make this a great fit for two singles or a couple, and 15 windows keep the whole 1,100 sq ft space bright.
Character details throughout include refinished golden oak hardwood floors, two decorative red-tiled fireplaces, and a standout built-in bookcase with Stickley/Craftsman/Mission-style 8-pane glass doors. The eat-in kitchen has refinished natural birch cabinets, a stainless gas range, and a stainless French door refrigerator with a portable dishwasher included.
Highlights
- **1,100 sq ft** (100 sq meters) convenient floor plan with front and rear entrance
- **No adjoining walls** with any other unit only floor/ceiling
- **15 windows** with storms, screens, and mini-blinds for abundant light
- **Equal-size bedrooms** for flexible living arrangements
- **Heat included in rent** (hot water from central boiler)
- **3 window AC units** included
- **Refinished golden oak hardwood floors
linoleum in kitchen, bath, and hallway
- **Two decorative red-tiled fireplaces**
- **Paddle ceiling fans** in both bedrooms and kitchen
- **Two 4-foot built-in bookcases** one with decorative Stickley/Craftsman/Mission-style 8-pane glass doors
- **Sunroom** with a picture window (new windows in sunroom)
Kitchen & Bath
- Equipped eat-in kitchen with refinished natural birch cabinets
- Double bowl stainless sink
- Stainless 4-burner gas stove/oven with electronic spark pilot
- Stainless French door refrigerator
- Portable dishwasher included
- Full ceramic tile tub/shower, linen closet
- Your own 40-gallon hot water tank
Closets & Storage
- Main hallway overcoat closet
- Large 4' x 7' walk-in closet in the master bedroom
- Portable armoire/wardrobe closet for the 2nd bedroom
Building Amenities
- In-building coin-op laundry
- Internet-ready for Verizon FIOS or Comcast cable
- One block to the **61-C bus stop** about 20 minutes to Oakland
- Within the **CMU escort transportation** service area
- ...and more
## Pets & Tenant Expectations
- Looking for quiet, serious tenants no loud music, noise, games, or partying
- No smoking, anywhere in the building
Lease Terms
- **Rent
$1,700/month + gas, electric, water/sewer (all separately metered)
- **Occupancy
1 or 2 persons; $250/person for each additional occupant
- **Available
8/1, or earlier
- **Lease
through 6/30/2027
- **Management
Owner operated/managed
- **Contact
Email preferred. If calling, please text first so the number isn't mistaken for spam.
Reference unit 483 when making inquiry
*Other units also available contact for links.*
lease thru 6/30/2027; subsequent 12 month renewals
possibly available earlier than August 1st
Tenant pays for water/sewer, electric, and gas (hot water, stove gas); All utilities are separately metered.
Landlord pays for heating
NO SMOKING building
Apartment for rent
$1,700/moFees may apply
5848 Alderson St, APT 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
2beds
1,100sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Air conditioner, window unit
Shared laundry
What's special
Portable dishwasher includedQuiet one-way side streetStainless french door refrigeratorTwo decorative red-tiled fireplacesLinen closetDouble bowl stainless sinkMain hallway overcoat closet
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Vintage, Walk In Closet, built-in bookshelves, fire places, internet, stainless large frig, stainless range/stove, sun room, walk-in closet
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1918
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Cable TV
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $1,700-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 5/9/2026 | Price change | $1,800+1.4%$2/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,775+4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,700$2/sqft |
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| 6/21/2025 | Price change | $1,700+2.4%$2/sqft |
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| 5/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,660+7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/18/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,550+19.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/18/2020 | Listing removed | $1,300$1/sqft |
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| 9/17/2020 | Price change | $1,300-3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/5/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,340$1/sqft |
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| 6/15/2020 | Listing removed | $1,340$1/sqft |
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| 2/8/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,340+2.3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/9/2019 | Listing removed | $1,310$1/sqft |
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| 3/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,310$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Pittsburgh Allderdice High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi







