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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Stainless appliances
  • Spacious layout
  • Utilities included
  • Hardwood and ceramic tile floors
  • Parking available

Location

5506 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA|Squirrel Hill North
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Management

Rockwel Realty

Leasing office

(412) 362-3333

Property Overview

5506 Fifth Avenue is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid quality and trustworthiness score. It offers on-site laundry, stainless appliances, utilities included, hardwood and ceramic tile floors, a spacious layout, and parking available, and it stands out for competitive value, nearby internet options, and high-speed internet access.

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

9.0
Excellent
5506 Fifth Avenue is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Walk-in closet

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,000–$2,100 /mo6 units availableWelcome to your new home in Pittsburgh, PA! This apartment, aptly named "Amazing Location for this 3 bedroom," offers a spacious layout with three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The interior boasts a blend of hardwood and ceramic tile floors, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances and a dishwasher for your convenience. Each room is fitted with ceiling fans for added comfort. The apartment also features a walk-in closet, providing ample storage space. For your laundry needs, the building offers coin-operated laundry on-site. One of the key highlights of this apartment is that utilities are included, providing you with great value. The location is unbeatable, with a shuttle stop nearby and close proximity to universities. This apartment offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and value that is hard to find elsewhere.

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Amenities for 5506 Fifth Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCeiling Fan
Ceramic Tile FloorsHardwood Floor
New Bathroom FixturesUtilities Included
Walk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherStainless Steel Appliances
Stove, Refrigerator & Dishwasher

Building

Onsite Laundry
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

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

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About 5506 Fifth Avenue

HomeApartments in PittsburghSquirrel Hill North 5506 Fifth Avenue

Welcome to your new home in Pittsburgh, PA! This apartment, aptly named "Amazing Location for this 3 bedroom," offers a spacious layout with three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The interior boasts a blend of hardwood and ceramic tile floors, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances and a dishwasher for your convenience. Each room is fitted with ceiling fans for added comfort. The apartment also features a walk-in closet, providing ample storage space. For your laundry needs, the building offers coin-operated laundry on-site. One of the key highlights of this apartment is that utilities are included, providing you with great value. The location is unbeatable, with a shuttle stop nearby and close proximity to universities. This apartment offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and value that is hard to find elsewhere.


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.
9.0
/10
Excellent
5506 Fifth Avenue is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 5506 Fifth Avenue
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.
5506 Fifth Avenue 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·10A 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.
5506 Fifth Avenue stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
5506 Fifth 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 5506 Fifth 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.

5506 Fifth Avenue is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 3 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 5506 Fifth Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Squirrel Hill North

3-bedroom apartments at 5506 Fifth Avenue cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Squirrel Hill North.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Squirrel Hill North
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,216
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Squirrel Hill North
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$984
March 2025$953
February 2026$1,125
March 2026$1,125
May 2026$1,100
June 2026$1,099

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$80,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $80,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,000.
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Schools near 5506 Fifth Avenue

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

2332 beechwood blvd

pittsburgh, PA, 15217

K-8Public
B+

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 Spring Garden Early Childhood

1501 spring garden ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15212

PKPublic

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 5506 5th Ave

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
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 5506 5th Ave, Pittsburgh

Groceries

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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