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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood floors
  • Tile surround
  • Built in microwave
  • Granite counters
  • Custom cabinets

Location

438 S Fairmount St, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA|Bloomfield
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Management

Costello Management, LLC

Leasing office

(844) 334-2712 ext. 4534

Property Overview

Fairmount 438 has received a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.7, showcasing its appeal to renters. The property features a competitive price rating of 9 out of 10, reflecting its value against its exceptional amenities — rated 10 out of 10 — including modern appliances and recent renovations. Additionally, its prime location scores 9 out of 10, offering access to diverse dining, entertainment, and wellness options, while its notable pros emphasize a vibrant social life and pet-friendly environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.7
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, Fairmount 438 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Fairmount 438 has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
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Great for

  • Wellness
  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

Fairmount 438 - 1Studio1 bath$1,300 /mo$310 rent credit for November, and December if a lease begins between now and November 15th, 2025! This is a first floor efficiency apartment in a recently renovated brick building. It has a combined living room and bedroom space featuring a decorative brick fireplace, hardwood floors, high ceiling with fan, a large window, and a large closet. The updated kitchen has granite counters, custom cabinets, dishwasher, built in microwave, high BTU glass top stove, track lighting, and a decorative tile backsplash. There is a full size tub with tile surround in the bathroom. Non-coin operated laundry just outside the door of the apartment and one off-street parking spot behind the building is included. Landlord pays water, sewage, and trash disposal. Tenant pays electric. There is a high efficiency electric furnace and central AC.

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Amenities for Fairmount 438

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedUtilities/Sewer
Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
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

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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Base Rent

Monthly rent payment

$1,300

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

Units1
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About Fairmount 438

HomeApartments in PittsburghBloomfield Fairmount 438

$310 rent credit for November, and December if a lease begins between now and November 15th, 2025! This is a first floor efficiency apartment in a recently renovated brick building. It has a combined living room and bedroom space featuring a decorative brick fireplace, hardwood floors, high ceiling with fan, a large window, and a large closet. The updated kitchen has granite counters, custom cabinets, dishwasher, built in microwave, high BTU glass top stove, track lighting, and a decorative tile backsplash. There is a full size tub with tile surround in the bathroom. Non-coin operated laundry just outside the door of the apartment and one off-street parking spot behind the building is included. Landlord pays water, sewage, and trash disposal. Tenant pays electric. There is a high efficiency electric furnace and central AC.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.7
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, Fairmount 438 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Fairmount 438 has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Fairmount 438
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Fairmount 438 stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Fairmount 438 stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Fairmount 438 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Fairmount 438 to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Fairmount 438 is great for:

Wellness

  • 33 health/wellness centers nearby
  • On-site fitness or wellness programs
  • 6 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • HVAC systems available onsite

Pet owners

  • 7 pet grooming services nearby
  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 6 pet hospitals in the area
  • 10 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • 293 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 378 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 46 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 Fairmount 438 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Bloomfield

studio apartments at Fairmount 438 cost about 18% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Bloomfield.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Bloomfield
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,199
December 2023$1,117
January 2024$1,102
February 2024$1,124
March 2024$1,094
April 2024$1,136
May 2024$1,089
June 2024$1,144
July 2024$1,206
August 2024$1,250
September 2024$1,172
October 2024$1,150
November 2024$1,214
December 2024$1,146
January 2025$1,071
February 2025$1,057
March 2025$1,042
April 2025$1,098
May 2025$1,120
June 2025$1,183
July 2025$1,180
August 2025$1,204
September 2025$1,286
October 2025$1,254
A table of studio rental data trends in Bloomfield
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$999
December 2023$993
January 2024$999
February 2024$1,400
March 2024$1,398
April 2024$1,664
May 2024$1,487
June 2024$1,509
July 2024$1,035
August 2024$989
September 2024$989
October 2024$1,125
November 2024$1,494
December 2024$1,231
January 2025$1,307
February 2025$1,306
March 2025$1,000
April 2025$1,070
May 2025$1,181
June 2025$1,595
July 2025$1,559
August 2025$1,546

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near Fairmount 438

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

Pittsburgh Conroy

1398 page st

pittsburgh, PA, 15233

K-12Public
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Getting around Pittsburgh near 438 S Fairmount St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

6/10
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 438 S Fairmount St, Pittsburgh

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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