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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious bedrooms
- New flooring
- Living room
- Lots of storage
- Central air
Location
4538 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA|Central Lawrenceville
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Property Overview
The property features spacious bedrooms, new flooring, centralized air, and ample storage, enhancing its livability. Its location is advantageous, with a highly-rated middle school just 0.6 miles away, making it convenient for educational access. Additionally, pet owners will find the area accommodating, with numerous pet services and facilities available nearby.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 4538 Penn Ave, Central Lawrenceville
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | New Flooring |
| New Paint | Newly Renovated |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stainless Steel Appliances |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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About 4538 Penn Ave
Newly updated 3 bed 1 bath in the heart of Bloomfield - walking distance to children's hospital. Enter into the newly refreshed single family home with a ton of space. All redone with fresh paint, new flooring, new fixtures. First floor features optional bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Full bathroom all redone with new fixtures, finishes. Second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. Central air. Laundry included in basement. Large basement with lots of storage. Walking distance to all of Bloomfield, children's hospital. Available April $2195/month, plus utilities. Security deposit $2195. Application fee $30/person, tenants must pass a background/credit check and provide proof of income. Call/text Ryan | 412-841-6249 **** Riva Ridge Real Estate Services | 412-904-1083 rivaridge. biz
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 4538 Penn Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 612 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Central Lawrenceville |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 15224 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Central Lawrenceville
3-bedroom apartments at 4538 Penn Ave cost about 16% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Central Lawrenceville
Pittsburgh
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,707 |
| April 2024 | $1,737 |
| May 2024 | $1,715 |
| 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 | $1,695 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,400 |
| April 2024 | $2,492 |
| May 2024 | $2,300 |
| June 2024 | $2,317 |
| July 2024 | $2,395 |
| August 2024 | $2,217 |
| September 2024 | $2,179 |
| October 2024 | $2,084 |
| November 2024 | $2,009 |
| December 2024 | $2,218 |
| January 2025 | $2,125 |
| February 2025 | $2,268 |
| March 2025 | $2,420 |
| April 2025 | $2,469 |
| May 2025 | $2,355 |
| June 2025 | $2,272 |
| July 2025 | $2,090 |
| August 2025 | $2,067 |
| September 2025 | $2,140 |
| October 2025 | $2,292 |
| November 2025 | $2,002 |
| December 2025 | $1,972 |
| January 2026 | $2,095 |
| February 2026 | $2,196 |
| March 2026 | $1,900 |
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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.| 1 year ago | $2,000 |
Schools near 4538 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
501 40th st
pittsburgh, PA, 15224
K-5Public
C+
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
220 40th st
pittsburgh, PA, 15201
PK, 6-8Public
C+
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood
1501 spring garden ave
pittsburgh, PA, 15212
PKPublic
Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy
2323 brighton rd
pittsburgh, PA, 15212
3-12Public
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 4538 Penn Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4538 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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