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261 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, USA|Penn Hills
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Amenities for 261 Universal Rd, Penn Hills
Features
| Patio |
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| Oven | Range |
| Refrigerator |
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| Garage Parking |
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| Conveniently Located |
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About 261 Universal Rd
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Penn Hills.
Discover this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse in Pittsburgh, PA, available now in the Penn Hills School District. The home features a garage for secure parking and storage, and a back patio ideal for outdoor seating or simple entertaining. Conveniently located, the property offers easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and transit options. This townhouse provides practical living space and straightforward amenities for comfortable day-to-day living. This rental includes a $9.95/month Resident Benefit Package in addition to the monthly rental pricing. This package offers a multitude of resident benefits to make your experience with us as convenient and comfortable as possible. LEASE TERMS - $1250 per month, Minimum 12 month lease (Lease to begin within 30 days) - $50 application fee applies for credit/background check for each person over 18 - Must provide proof of income (3x amount of rent) in form of paystubs - First full month rent due at lease signing- Security deposit due before move in - Tenant responsible for gas, electric, water and sewage - Tenant responsible for snow removal & all grass cutting - We do not currently participate in the housing voucher program - Renters Insurance Required Contact Jessica at **** for more information (412-246-9209) or to schedule an appointment! EMAIL IS PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT CHECK YOUR SPAM - Sometimes my responses are directed to your spam inbox! ARBORS MANAGEMENT INC 1-800-963-1280
Address details
| Neighborhood | Penn Hills |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 15235 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Penn Hills
3-bedroom apartments at 261 Universal Rd cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Penn Hills
Pittsburgh
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,722 |
| June 2024 | $1,716 |
| July 2024 | $1,698 |
| August 2024 | $1,646 |
| September 2024 | $1,695 |
| October 2024 | $1,697 |
| November 2024 | $1,736 |
| December 2024 | $1,768 |
| January 2025 | $1,743 |
| February 2025 | $1,750 |
| March 2025 | $1,738 |
| April 2025 | $1,755 |
| May 2025 | $1,743 |
| June 2025 | $1,705 |
| July 2025 | $1,710 |
| August 2025 | $1,700 |
| September 2025 | $1,699 |
| October 2025 | $1,725 |
| November 2025 | $1,762 |
| December 2025 | $1,725 |
| January 2026 | $1,657 |
| February 2026 | $1,674 |
| March 2026 | $1,696 |
| April 2026 | $1,772 |
| May 2026 | $1,795 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,495 |
| June 2024 | $1,454 |
| July 2024 | $1,409 |
| August 2024 | $1,454 |
| September 2024 | $1,493 |
| October 2024 | $1,501 |
| November 2024 | $1,465 |
| December 2024 | $1,495 |
| January 2025 | $1,497 |
| February 2025 | $1,497 |
| March 2025 | $1,418 |
| April 2025 | $1,394 |
| May 2025 | $1,463 |
| June 2025 | $1,495 |
| July 2025 | $1,529 |
| August 2025 | $1,496 |
| September 2025 | $1,449 |
| October 2025 | $1,435 |
| November 2025 | $1,467 |
| December 2025 | $1,485 |
| January 2026 | $1,484 |
| February 2026 | $1,461 |
| March 2026 | $1,480 |
| April 2026 | $1,489 |
| May 2026 | $1,425 |
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Can I afford to live at 261 Universal Rd?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 years ago | $700 | Studio | 0 bath |
Schools near 261 Universal Rd
Penn Hills Elementary School
1079 jefferson rd
pittsburgh, PA, 15235
PK, K-5Public
C
Hosanna House
807 wallace ave 3rd floor
pittsburgh, PA, 15221
PK, KPublic
Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy
126 monroeville ave
turtle creek, PA, 15145
PK, K-5Public
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Duquesne Elementary School
300 kennedy ave
duquesne, PA, 15110
PK, K-8Public
C-
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Hazelwood Center
4900 second ave
pittsburgh, PA, 15207
PKPublic
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Getting around Pittsburgh near 261 Universal Rd
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 261 Universal Rd, Pittsburgh
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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