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Highlights

  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Quiet, well-maintained community
  • Attentive on site management
  • Cat friendly

Location

3429 Dawson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA|Central Oakland
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Management

Prudential Realty Company

Leasing office

(412) 261-6500

Property Overview

Dawson Village offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, highlighted by excellent pricing, robust amenities, and a convenient location near schools, parks, and transit. The quiet, well-maintained, cat-friendly community features on-site laundry, off-street parking, responsive 24/7 maintenance, and attentive on-site management, with ample photos to preview the property. It stands out for social life, environmental sustainability, and pet friendliness, thanks to plentiful nearby restaurants, green spaces, transit options, and pet amenities.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Dawson Village is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Dawson Village 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

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bedroom with Balcony1 bed1 bath570 sqft$1,200 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Dawson Village

Apartment Amenities

BalconyGas
Newly Renovated InteriorTrash

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Dawson Village

HomeApartments in PittsburghCentral Oakland Dawson Village

Discover a quiet, well-maintained community offering exclusively 1 bedroom apartments in the center of Oakland. Just a short walk to Pitt and close to CMU and Duquesne campuses, this location is ideal for students and professionals alike. Enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, off-street parking, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and attentive on site management. Live where everything you need is within reach - academics, dining, transit, and more - all in a peaceful, professionally managed building. Cat Friendly! Please call for more details Tours are done by appointment 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Dawson Village is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Dawson Village 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 Dawson Village
Price·10A 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.
Dawson Village offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Dawson Village goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Dawson Village receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Dawson Village 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 Dawson Village 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.
Dawson Village 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.

Dawson Village is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 33 parks within a mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 188 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 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 Dawson Village compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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 Central Oakland

1-bedroom apartments at Dawson Village cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Central Oakland.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Central Oakland
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,069
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
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$1,159
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$885
December 2024$890
January 2025$880
February 2025$827
March 2025$807
April 2025$755
May 2025$755
November 2025$920
December 2025$933
January 2026$880
February 2026$848
March 2026$871
April 2026$850

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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 $48,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near Dawson Village

Pittsburgh Greenfield K-8

1 alger st

pittsburgh, PA, 15207

PK, K-8Public
B

Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Hazelwood Center

4900 second ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15207

PKPublic

Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center Head Start - Rochelle Street Center

201 rochelle st

pittsburgh, PA, 15210

PKPublic

Pittsburgh Spring Garden Early Childhood

1501 spring garden ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15212

PKPublic

Pittsburgh Pioneer

775 dunster st

pittsburgh, PA, 15226

K-12Public
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Getting around Pittsburgh near 3429 Dawson St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3429 Dawson St, Pittsburgh

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
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

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within walking distance

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