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Highlights

  • Heat included
  • Large bedrooms
  • Completely renovated
  • Off street parking available
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Shared laundry in building

Location

255 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA|Shadyside
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Management

Rockwel Realty

Leasing office

(412) 362-3333

Property Overview

255 Shady Avenue stands out as a well-rated option with strong value, convenient location, and solid trustworthiness, supported by a 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating. It features heat included, large bedrooms, a completely renovated interior, beautiful hardwood floors, off-street parking, and shared laundry, and it is marked great for work from home thanks to multiple nearby internet options, included utilities, and high-speed internet.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 255 Shady Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 255 Shady Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath$1,795 /mo1 unit availableCompletely Renovated! New Flooring Throughout Kitchen Complete with Quartz Counters and Stainless Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave! 2 Very Large Bedrooms, 15'x17' and 12'x16' 2 Full Baths! Parking Available Heat Included! Proximity to tons of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife in the Shadyside/Bakery Square area Incredibly convenient to Bakery Square, Google Offices, UPMC Hospitals, Chatham University, University of Pittsburgh, and CMU! Walking distance to Whole Food, Trader Joes, Giant Eagle, and Target. Shared Laundry in Building You are responsible for electric only

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About 255 Shady Avenue

HomeApartments in PittsburghShadyside 255 Shady Avenue

Completely Renovated! New Flooring Throughout Kitchen Complete with Quartz Counters and Stainless Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave! 2 Very Large Bedrooms, 15'x17' and 12'x16' 2 Full Baths! Parking Available Heat Included! Proximity to tons of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife in the Shadyside/Bakery Square area Incredibly convenient to Bakery Square, Google Offices, UPMC Hospitals, Chatham University, University of Pittsburgh, and CMU! Walking distance to Whole Food, Trader Joes, Giant Eagle, and Target. Shared Laundry in Building You are responsible for electric only


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 255 Shady Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 255 Shady Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 255 Shady Avenue
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.
255 Shady Avenue 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·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, 255 Shady Avenue 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.
255 Shady Avenue 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 255 Shady Avenue 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.

255 Shady Avenue is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

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 255 Shady Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 2 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Shadyside

2-bedroom apartments at 255 Shady Avenue cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Shadyside.

Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Shadyside
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,161
August 2026$1,189
A table of studio rental data trends in Shadyside
MonthMedian Rent
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
August 2026$1,118

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$71,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Getting around Pittsburgh near 255 Shady Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
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

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 255 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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