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521 California Ave, Monroeville, PA 15146, USA|Monroeville
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Amenities for 521 California Ave, Monroeville
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Courtyard | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 521 California Ave
Act Fast! Move In Special! Move in and enjoy a limited time rent incentive. Apply by March 13th to qualify. Ask us for details today don't miss out! Restrictions apply. Welcome to this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home for rent in Monroeville featuring inviting living areas ready for your personal touch. The kitchen is equipped with an oven range and large refrigerator with storage for daily meal prep, plus the spacious living area provides room for comfortable relaxation. Flooring varies, with hard surfaces throughout the home and high-quality air filtration through Second Nature. This Monroeville rental home is professionally managed by Second Avenue. Contact us and apply online today! LOCATION: You're just minutes from Monroeville Mall, Forbes Hospital, UPMC East, and major routes including Route 22 and I?376, making commuting to Pittsburgh simple and efficient. Nearby parks, shopping, dining, and everyday essentials SCHOOL DISTRICT: Gateway School District OUTDOOR SPACE: Paved walkway leading to the font foyer. Extended driveway and a large yard perfect for pets! Second Avenue is proud to offer the Hometown Hero Leasing Discount Program to honor and support local heroes, including police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, educators, and government employees. Eligible participants who are fully approved for a lease will enjoy a reduced security deposit on their Second Avenue home. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts unless otherwise specified. Available in Select Markets - Ask About Eligibility. By choosing a professionally managed rental home by Second Avenue, you'll enjoy personalized services such as our all-in-one resident portal, dedicated call center, and professional maintenance program. All Second Avenue homes for rent are pet-friendly (pet fees and breed restrictions apply) and we offer convenient self-guided showings 7 days a week. We also proudly offer military discounts for active-duty personnel. Visit SecondAvenue. com to apply online, review qualification criteria, and search for additional homes for rent; or contact our leasing team for more information. Additional fees may include, yet not limited to septic/sewer, or renters insurance. Approved applicants must pay a hold fee and begin the lease agreement within 7 to 12 days of approval. Don't delay, as our homes lease quickly! Please be aware of scams. Second Avenue rental homes are not advertised on, Facebook Marketplace, or any other classified advertising websites. We will never ask you to wire funds. Applications and lease signings are completed only through SecondAvenue com All photos shown are for illustrative purposes. Certain finishes, flooring, and room orientation may vary.
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 521 California Ave compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Monroeville |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 15146 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Monroeville
3-bedroom apartments at 521 California Ave cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Monroeville.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Monroeville
Monroeville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,897 |
| April 2024 | $1,774 |
| May 2024 | $1,916 |
| June 2024 | $1,888 |
| July 2024 | $1,820 |
| August 2024 | $1,748 |
| September 2024 | $1,782 |
| October 2024 | $1,800 |
| November 2024 | $1,777 |
| December 2024 | $1,758 |
| January 2025 | $1,789 |
| February 2025 | $1,796 |
| March 2025 | $1,810 |
| April 2025 | $1,795 |
| May 2025 | $1,812 |
| June 2025 | $1,830 |
| July 2025 | $1,847 |
| August 2025 | $1,920 |
| September 2025 | $1,905 |
| October 2025 | $1,800 |
| November 2025 | $1,814 |
| December 2025 | $1,739 |
| January 2026 | $1,732 |
| February 2026 | $1,708 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,897 |
| April 2024 | $1,774 |
| May 2024 | $1,916 |
| June 2024 | $1,888 |
| July 2024 | $1,820 |
| August 2024 | $1,748 |
| September 2024 | $1,782 |
| October 2024 | $1,800 |
| November 2024 | $1,777 |
| December 2024 | $1,758 |
| January 2025 | $1,789 |
| February 2025 | $1,796 |
| March 2025 | $1,810 |
| April 2025 | $1,795 |
| May 2025 | $1,812 |
| June 2025 | $1,830 |
| July 2025 | $1,847 |
| August 2025 | $1,920 |
| September 2025 | $1,905 |
| October 2025 | $1,800 |
| November 2025 | $1,814 |
| December 2025 | $1,739 |
| January 2026 | $1,732 |
| February 2026 | $1,708 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 521 California Ave
Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy
126 monroeville ave
turtle creek, PA, 15145
PK, K-5Public
B-
Dr. Cleveland Steward Jr. Elementary School
5000 gateway campus blvd
monroeville, PA, 15146
K-4Public
B
Duquesne Elementary School
300 kennedy ave
duquesne, PA, 15110
PK, K-8Public
C-
Hosanna House
807 wallace ave 3rd floor
pittsburgh, PA, 15221
PK, KPublic
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Hazelwood Center
4900 second ave
pittsburgh, PA, 15207
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Monroeville | Monroeville, PA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Monroeville near 521 California Ave
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 521 California Ave, Monroeville
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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