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- Off-street parking
- Living room
- Dining room
- Full time maintenance staff
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5255 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA|Squirrel Hill North
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| Dishwasher |
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| Garbage |
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 5255 Forbes Ave
Property Id: AMPUPUHR This is a great place for CMU students to live. Off campus but super close on Forbes. August 1, 2027 start date. This is a complex of houses, each features 3 bedrooms. There is also a living room, dining room, kitchen and basement. All appliances are included. The owners are local and known for outstanding service. We have a full time maintenance staff. By law 3 people only. Utilities in addition to rent. Off-Street parking available. Please note that pictures are from different houses in the complex and individual homes vary. Please note that each house has an individual address and that the address listed is not necessarily the applicable rental unit.
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 5255 Forbes Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.8 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.2 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- 3-bedrooms are $1675 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Squirrel Hill North |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 15217 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Squirrel Hill North
3-bedroom apartments at 5255 Forbes Ave cost about 51% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Squirrel Hill North
Pittsburgh
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,770 |
| 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 | $1,777 |
| June 2026 | $1,761 |
| July 2026 | $1,781 |
| August 2026 | $1,739 |
| September 2026 | $1,707 |
| October 2026 | $1,754 |
| November 2026 | $1,700 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,600 |
| December 2024 | $3,712 |
| January 2025 | $3,234 |
| February 2025 | $2,809 |
| March 2025 | $2,331 |
| April 2025 | $2,217 |
| May 2025 | $2,252 |
| June 2025 | $2,303 |
| July 2025 | $2,236 |
| August 2025 | $2,250 |
| September 2025 | $1,975 |
| October 2025 | $2,065 |
| November 2025 | $2,409 |
| December 2025 | $2,405 |
| January 2026 | $2,356 |
| February 2026 | $2,360 |
| March 2026 | $2,262 |
| April 2026 | $2,187 |
| May 2026 | $2,180 |
| June 2026 | $2,070 |
| July 2026 | $2,095 |
| August 2026 | $2,067 |
| September 2026 | $2,087 |
| October 2026 | $1,937 |
| November 2026 | $2,379 |
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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.| 11 months ago | $3,400 |
| 1 year ago | $3,400 |
Schools near 5255 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
2332 beechwood blvd
pittsburgh, PA, 15217
K-8Public
B+
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Hazelwood Center
4900 second ave
pittsburgh, PA, 15207
PKPublic
Hosanna House
807 wallace ave 3rd floor
pittsburgh, PA, 15221
PK, KPublic
Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood
1501 spring garden ave
pittsburgh, PA, 15212
PKPublic
Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Rochelle Street Center
201 rochelle st
pittsburgh, PA, 15210
PKPublic
Getting around Pittsburgh near 5255 Forbes Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5255 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh
Groceries
5/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-to-20 minute walk.
Shopping
6/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés are within walking distance.
Restaurants
7/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
High schools
5/10
The closest high school is within a 15-to-20-minute walk.
Parks
10/10
A large park in the area.
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars are within walking distance.
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