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Highlights

  • Hardwood-style floors
  • Convenient location
  • Separate dining space
  • Updated bathroom
  • Walk-in storage/closet
  • Laundry in the building

Location

729 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA|Shadyside
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Management

Vera Holdings Grandview, LLC

Leasing office

(412) 780-7507

Property Overview

S Aiken Ave offers hardwood-style floors, a separate dining space, an updated bathroom, walk-in storage, and laundry in the building, along with a convenient location. It has a strong overall Zumper rating of 8.4, with especially high marks for price and location, and nearby conveniences include a grocery store and a top-rated elementary school within close range.

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

7.7
Very Good
S Aiken Ave is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

729 S Aiken1 bed1 bath$1,100 /mo1 unit availableThe apartment features: • Large living area • Full bathroom • Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave • Hardwood-style flooring • Private deck • Shared laundry in building • Convenient location close to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation No smoking. Rent: $1,100/month Utilities: Tenant pays a $100 monthly flat fee for electric, gas, water, and sewer. Parking: Street parking only. Tenant may apply for a residential parking permit through the borough/city. Parking is not guaranteed. Heating and A/C are centrally controlled. Move-in cost: First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a security deposit equal to one month’s rent are due at move-in. For showings or more information, please email us.

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HomeApartments in PittsburghShadyside S Aiken Ave

The apartment features: • Large living area • Full bathroom • Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave • Hardwood-style flooring • Private deck • Shared laundry in building • Convenient location close to shopping, restaurants, and public transportation No smoking. Rent: $1,100/month Utilities: Tenant pays a $100 monthly flat fee for electric, gas, water, and sewer. Parking: Street parking only. Tenant may apply for a residential parking permit through the borough/city. Parking is not guaranteed. Heating and A/C are centrally controlled. Move-in cost: First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a security deposit equal to one month’s rent are due at move-in. For showings or more information, please email us.


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
S Aiken Ave is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated S Aiken Ave
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, S Aiken Ave is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Shadyside. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, S Aiken Ave is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
S Aiken Ave 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·6A 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 S Aiken Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
S Aiken Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

S Aiken Ave is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 236 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 334 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • The area has transit options

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 S Aiken Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

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No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Shadyside

1-bedroom apartments at S Aiken Ave cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Shadyside.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Shadyside
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,250
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
November 2025$1,255
December 2025$1,186
January 2026$1,173
February 2026$1,143
March 2026$1,146
April 2026$1,148
May 2026$1,153
June 2026$1,151
July 2026$1,149
A table of studio rental data trends in Shadyside
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,085
August 2024$1,093
September 2024$1,033
October 2024$999
November 2024$1,063
December 2024$1,082
January 2025$1,041
February 2025$1,057
March 2025$1,056
April 2025$1,095
May 2025$1,105
June 2025$1,106
July 2025$1,102
August 2025$1,077
September 2025$1,140
October 2025$1,265
November 2025$1,505
December 2025$1,313
January 2026$1,162
February 2026$1,281
March 2026$1,165
April 2026$1,150
May 2026$1,154
June 2026$1,168
July 2026$1,149

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near S Aiken Ave

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

2332 beechwood blvd

pittsburgh, PA, 15217

K-8Public
B+

Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood

1501 spring garden ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15212

PKPublic

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
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Getting around Pittsburgh near 729 S Aiken Ave

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

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 729 S Aiken Ave, Pittsburgh

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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