Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

Listed 5+ Days Ago

Shady Ave & Alderson St #3
Shady Ave & Alderson St #3, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA

Monthly rent	$1,800
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	1,100

Monthly rent	$1,800
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	1,100

Listed 5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Hardwood floors
Fireplace
Sun room
Built-in bookcase
Portable dishwasher
No smoking

Location

Shady Ave & Alderson St #3, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA|Squirrel Hill South

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Contact

Norman Ovick

(412) 657-7212

Property Overview

Featuring hardwood floors, a fireplace, sun room, built-in bookcase, and a portable dishwasher in a no-smoking setting, the home offers appealing comfort and character. Strong value per square foot, abundant listing photos, and proximity to a top-rated high school enhance overall desirability. High-speed internet, utilities included, common work areas, and pet-friendly flooring and nearby pet services make it well suited for remote work and pet owners.

Things you’ll love

High school nearby
More space
Fireplace

Great for

Pet owners
Work-from-home

Amenities for Shady Ave & Alderson St #3, Squirrel Hill South

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning	Ceiling Fan
Central Heat	Hardwood Floor
Walk-in Closet

Appliances

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Building

Cats OK	Controlled Access
Dogs OK	Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Management

Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Shady Ave & Alderson St #3

Home

Apartments in Pittsburgh

Squirrel Hill South

Shady Ave & Alderson St #3, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA

Large unfurnished 2 bedroom, 1100 square feet (~100 square meters) $1,800/mo + utilities, 2 person occupancy (July 15 or Aug 1, thru June 30, 2027); 11 or 11-1/2 month lease Kichen - eat-in , 10' x 15' stainless french door refrigerator - LARGE! 25.2 cu ft stainless gas stove - full size, 5 burner portable dishwasher double bowl stainless sink natural wood L-shaped cabinets & counter ceiling fan, 2 windows, linoleum Bath - full tub/shower 6' x 7' ceramic tiled shower area linen closet, medicine cabinet, 1 window Living room - 15' x 16' built-in bookcase fireplace (decorative), 2 windows hardwood floors 3' overcoat closet in main hallway- full depth Sun room - 5' x 12' 5 new windows (installed May 2019) Bedrooms - large equal sized, 13' x 15', 11' x 15' walk-in closet; movable wardrobe/armoire ceiling fans, bevelled door mirrors hardwood floors fireplace with oak mantel in one bedroom 3 windows in one BR, 2 windows in other Other features additional 3' closet near kitchen 15 windows (sun room windows installed May 2019) front building entry security door with intercom internet connection ready - wired for Comcast cable or Verizon FIOS 3 window AC rentals included coin-op laundry in bldg City bus lines 1 block away quiet building owner operated/managed NO SMOKING building Cats allowed small/quiet dog - add $35/mo to rental amount I am looking for quiet/serious tenants - no loud music, noise, games or partying allowed, no dog barking email is preferred contact method: Other similar 2 bedroom units listed on my website; also see on My website: aldersonapts. com

Lease Terms

1 year

Property highlights

How 5848 Alderson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby: There is a high school 0.2 mile away
More space: The 2-bedroom is 320 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Fireplace: Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available: There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet: More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools: The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

Address details

Neighborhood	Squirrel Hill South
Zip code	15217
Type	Apartment for rent

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Rent trends in Squirrel Hill South

2-bedroom apartments at Shady Ave & Alderson St #3 cost about 13% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.

Squirrel Hill South

Pittsburgh

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Pittsburgh
Month	Median Rent
August 2024	$1,548
September 2024	$1,561
October 2024	$1,571
November 2024	$1,569
December 2024	$1,596
January 2025	$1,558
February 2025	$1,556
March 2025	$1,551
April 2025	$1,515
May 2025	$1,558
June 2025	$1,537
July 2025	$1,550
August 2025	$1,532
September 2025	$1,505
October 2025	$1,528
November 2025	$1,548
December 2025	$1,585
January 2026	$1,568
February 2026	$1,558
March 2026	$1,546
April 2026	$1,605
May 2026	$1,604
June 2026	$1,595
July 2026	$1,592

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Squirrel Hill South
Month	Median Rent
August 2024	$1,547
September 2024	$1,537
October 2024	$1,505
November 2024	$1,525
December 2024	$1,457
January 2025	$1,517
February 2025	$1,602
March 2025	$1,606
April 2025	$1,686
May 2025	$1,605
June 2025	$1,669
July 2025	$1,615
August 2025	$1,492
September 2025	$1,450
October 2025	$1,561
November 2025	$1,618
December 2025	$1,642
January 2026	$1,597
February 2026	$1,584
March 2026	$1,594
April 2026	$1,599
May 2026	$1,619
June 2026	$1,618
July 2026	$1,599

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 5848 Alderson Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
			Bath
Last month	$1,800	2 bed	1 bath
2 months ago	$1,800	2 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$1,660	2 bed	1 bath
2 years ago	$1,550	2 bed	1 bath
2 years ago	$1,550	2 bed	1 bath
3 years ago	$1,550	2 bed	1 bath
3 years ago	$1,480	2 bed	1 bath
3 years ago	$1,480	2 bed	1 bath
4 years ago	$1,450	2 bed	1 bath
5 years ago	$1,360	2 bed	1 bath

Schools near Shady Ave & Alderson St #3

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

Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Rochelle Street Center

201 rochelle st

pittsburgh, PA, 15210

PKPublic

Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood

1501 spring garden ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15212

PKPublic

Internet available near Shady Ave & Alderson St #3

Getting around Pittsburgh near Shady Ave & Alderson St #3

Walking

6/10

Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10

This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10

Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10

Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for Shady Ave & Alderson St #3, Pittsburgh

Groceries

9/10

At least one supermarket within a 5-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

9/10

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10

Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10

Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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Squirrel Hill 486 (convenient, quiet, one way street, not a thru-way street - near I-376 entrance), unfurnished large 2 bedroom apartment (equal size bedrooms - great for 2 singles or couple), 3rd floor in quiet 3 story, 5 unit apt. building - lots of light with 15 windows/storms/screens/mini-blinds, top floor - no adjoining walls with any other apartment, 1100 sq. ft. (100 sq. meters) convenient floor plan with front/rear entrance, security front entrance with intercom and remote lock release, refinished golden oak hardwood floors in MBR, 2BR, LR, atrium and halls, kitchen has linoleum, bath has tile, 2 red terracotta-tiled fireplaces (decorative only) - one painted mantel, one with new natural oak mantel, 3 ceiling fans—in both bedrooms & kitchen, cathedral French doors in LR, equipped eat-in kitchen with refinished natural birch cabinets & black hardware, double bowl stainless sink, stainless full size gas stove/oven + exhaust fan, large stainless French door frig, full ceramic tile tub/shower with linen closet, 3 full depth clothes closets (which includes 4' x 7' walk-in in MBR), sun room, coin-op laundry in bldg, your own 40 gallon hot water tank, internet/cable ready, window A/C rentals available (add $'s), 1 block to 61-C and 61-D bus stop (20 minutes to Oakland), within CMU and Pitt campus bus service area, + more... $1480 + water/sewer+elec+gas (heat is included in rent; gas metered/paid for cooking & hot water only) - 2 person max occupancy ($150/ person over max), all utilities separately metered, heat included, available August 1, 2022 (lease through July 31, 2023), Norm Ovick-owner/manager, 412-963-6424 evenings, 412-657-7212 (texting), email is preferred contact method: **** $1480/mo + utilities This is a NO SMOKING building - smoking not permitted/allowed in any interior area - apartment units or common areas Cat & small dog friendly (cat/dog allowed with additional security deposit), add $25/month for a dog I am looking for quiet/serious tenants - no loud music, noise, games or partying allowed. I can also do live virtual tours via Skype, Zoom, or wechat, if you live outside the Pittsburgh region. Other similar 2 bedroom units for 1 year leases- check my website homepage: aldersonapts com (must type into browser - links not allowed in these posts) Save in your 'Favorites' for future reference!

Available - Aug 1, 2026

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,100 sqft

$1,800

Ceiling Fan • On-Site Laundry • Air Conditioning • Central Heat • Hardwood Floor • Dishwasher

Listed by Norman Ovick

Days on market: 83

Squirrel Hill 483 (convenient, quiet, one way street, not a thru-way street - near I-376 entrance), unfurnished large 2 bedroom apartment (equal size bedrooms - great for 2 singles or couple), 1st floor in quiet 3 story, 5 unit apt. building - lots of light with 15 windows/storms/screens/mini-blinds, middle floor - no adjoining walls with any other apartment, 1100 sq. ft. (100 sq. meters) convenient floor plan with front/rear entrance, security front entrance with intercom and remote lock release, refinished golden oak hardwood floors in MBR, 2BR, LR, sun room and hall, kitchen & bath have linoleum, 2 red terracotta-tiled fireplaces (decorative only) - one painted mantel and one with new natural oak mantel, 3 ceiling fans—in both bedrooms & kitchen, built-in bookcases in LR, sun room, and 2BR, equipped eat-in kitchen with refinished natural birch cabinets & black hardware, double bowl stainless sink, full size stainless gas stove/oven, large stainless French door frig (25.2 cu. ft.), dishwasher full tub w/shower and linen closet, 3 full depth clothes closets (7' wide in MBR); sun room; coin-op laundry in bldg, your own 40 gallon hot water tank, cable/FIOS ready, 3 window A/C rentals, 1 block to 61-C and 61-D bus stop (20 minutes to Oakland), within CMU and Pitt campus buss service area, + more... heat included in rent; tenants pay water/sewer+elec+gas (gas metered/paid for cooking & hot water only) - 2 person max occupancy ($250/ person over max), all utilities separately metered, heat included, available August 1st (11 month lease, leases renewals - 1 year), Norm Ovick-owner/manager, email is preferred contact method. $1660/month + utilities This is a NO SMOKING building - smoking not permitted/allowed in any interior area - apartment units or common areas Cat & small dog friendly (cat/dog allowed with additional security deposit), add $35/month for a dog I am looking for quiet/serious tenants - no loud music, barking dog, noise, games or partying allowed. I can also do live virtual tours, if you live outside the Pittsburgh region. Other similar 2 bedroom units are listed for immediate or near term occupancy — check or email me for my website, which has more photos, more info, detailed floor plan, + more Save in your browser 'Favorites' for future reference!