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301 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA|Shadyside
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Beacon Communities, LLC
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Floor plans
| Two Bedroom Half Bath | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 778 sqft | $1,750–$2,704 /mo | 2 units available | ||
| Three Bedroom | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,166 sqft | $2,835–$4,641 /mo | 2 units available |
Amenities for Highland Plaza Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Carpet | Spacious Closet |
| Wood-style Flooring |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Elevator | Fitness Center |
| Onsite Laundry | Recreation Room |
| Residents Lounge |
Grounds
| Barbecue/Picnic Area | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| On-Site Maintenance | On-Site Management |
| Recycling |
Neighborhood
| Easy Access to CMU and PITT |
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
Deposit
One-time. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit
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Base Rent
Monthly rent payment
$1,750–$4,641
Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 46 |
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About Highland Plaza Apartments
Welcome to Highland Plaza ApartmentsHighland Plaza Apartments are conveniently located in the Eastern Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are proud to provide a selection of living spaces including one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes that feature open floor plans, generous closet space, and tiled kitchens with appliances. This bustling area offers a variety of supermarkets, restaurants, and retail to satisfy all your shopping needs as well as an ample number of parks to get outdoors in Pittsburgh. Please call or come in and talk to our friendly on-site lease team today and learn what Living Well by Design means at Highland Plaza.
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 Highland Plaza Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elevator
- Improved accessibility features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
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Rent trends in Shadyside
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Highland Plaza Apartments to be 28% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Shadyside.
3-bedroom apartments at Highland Plaza Apartments cost about 29% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Shadyside.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Shadyside
Pittsburgh
| Month | Median 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,374 |
| December 2023 | $1,221 |
| January 2024 | $1,082 |
| February 2024 | $1,095 |
| March 2024 | $1,050 |
| April 2024 | $1,021 |
| May 2024 | $1,050 |
| June 2024 | $1,106 |
| July 2024 | $1,074 |
| 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 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Schools near Highland Plaza Apartments
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
Pittsburgh Conroy
1398 page st
pittsburgh, PA, 15233
K-12Public
Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy
2323 brighton rd
pittsburgh, PA, 15212
3-12Public
Pittsburgh Pioneer
775 dunster st
pittsburgh, PA, 15226
K-12Public
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Neighborhood
Shadyside | Pittsburgh, PA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Pittsburgh near 301 S Highland Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
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
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 301 S Highland Ave, 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
8/10
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 walking distance
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