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5538 Jackson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA|Highland Park
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Property Overview

Highland Park offers competitively priced 2-bedroom apartments with an excellent overall expert rating of 8.8/10, highlighted by perfect amenities (10/10) and strong scores for location and quality (9/10 each). With solid value for money, high-speed internet, multiple ISP options, abundant natural light, and a nearby coworking-friendly cafe, it is particularly appealing for those who work from home, while still providing reasonable access to groceries and public transportation.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bathOur Highland Park apartments for rent in Pittsburgh are just down the road from Route 28 as well as along Pittsburgh’s main bus lines making it easy to get to many hospitals (UMPC, West Penn), colleges and universities (ie; Carnegie Mellon University [CMU], Duquesne University, Pittsburgh University, Carlow University, Chatham University and many others) and various grocery stores and shopping areas. Highland Park is a quaint neighborhood located directly past the Pittsburgh Zoo. This area is known for its traditional Victorian style mansions (which house many of our apartments), serene parks (Highland Park), local delis, grocery stores, ethnic restaurants, ​stylish boutiques and up and coming business district.

Available rentals nearby

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Strip District • 1909 Waterfront Pl

1 Bed

$2,396–$2,997

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N/A

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Highland Plaza Apartments

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Shadyside • 5916 Howe St

1 Bed

$1,425

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Shadyside • 333 Morewood Ave

1 Bed

$1,449

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Central Oakland • 3510 Louisa St

1 Bed

$1,499

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Squirrel Hill North • 5530 5th Ave

1 Bed

$1,670

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Oak Hill

Our team has verified this company

Terrace Village • 280 Burrows St

1 Bed

$1,319–$2,050

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Edge 1909

Our team has verified this company

Strip District • 1909 Waterfront Pl

1 Bed

$2,396–$2,997

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Bates Hill Apartments

Our team has verified this company

Central Oakland • 3812 Bates St

1 Bed

N/A

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Highland Plaza Apartments

Our team has verified this company

Shadyside • 301 S Highland Ave

1 Bed

N/A

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Shadyside • 5916 Howe St

1 Bed

$1,425

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Shadyside • 333 Morewood Ave

1 Bed

$1,449

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Central Oakland • 3510 Louisa St

1 Bed

$1,499

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Squirrel Hill North • 5530 5th Ave

1 Bed

$1,670

Rent trends in Highland Park

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Highland Park
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,130
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
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$1,154
A table of studio rental data trends in Highland Park
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,035
July 2024$1,040
August 2024$999
September 2024$991
October 2024$990
November 2024$980
December 2024$983
January 2025$989
February 2025$960
March 2025$920
April 2025$837
May 2025$799
June 2025$812
July 2025$818
February 2026$1,100
March 2026$1,092
April 2026$1,090
May 2026$1,098
June 2026$1,098

Schools near Highland Park

Pittsburgh Sunnyside K-8

4801 stanton ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15201

PK, K-8Public
B-

Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood

1501 spring garden ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15212

PKPublic

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

Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy

2323 brighton rd

pittsburgh, PA, 15212

3-12Public
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Neighborhood

Highland Park | Pittsburgh, PA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Pittsburgh near 5538 Jackson St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5538 Jackson St, Pittsburgh

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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