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5542 Jackson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA|Highland Park
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Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $995 /mo | 1 unit available | Our apartments for rent in East Liberty have a very unique and traditional feel to them. Recently East Liberty has seen a massive spike in modern upscale restaurants, shops, farmers markets, fitness and shopping centers making it one of the prime areas to live in Pittsburgh. Surrounded by main bus lines, coupled with being close to Bakery Square, Giant Eagle, Target and Whole Foods, residents are minutes of all of their needs. Furthermore, our East Liberty rentals are only a short distance from many hospitals (UPMC, West Penn), colleges and universities (ie; Carnegie Mellon University [CMU], Duquesne University, Pittsburgh University, Carlow University, Chatham University and many others). |
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Amenities for Highland Park
Apartment Amenities
| 2nd Floor | Air Conditioning |
| Carpet | Gas Included |
| Hardwood Floor | Hardwood, Laminate & Vinyl |
| Heat Included | Hot Water Included |
| New Windows | Tenant Pays Electricity |
| Unfurnished |
Appliances
| Central A/C | Fridge/Freezer |
| Oven | Oven/Stove |
| Range |
Tech
| High Speed Internet & Cable Ready |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| On Street Parking |
Services
| On-Site Maintenance | Trash Pickup Included |
| Water and Sewage Included |
Neighborhood
| Public Transportation |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 9 |
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About Highland Park
For over the past 30 years we at JJ Land have been committed to providing high quality apartments for rent in Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas. Our Pittsburgh apartment rentals include studio, 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and single family homes. We pride ourselves on outstanding living, complemented with superior and friendly assistance. We look forward to finding you a place you can comfortably call home.
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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 Park compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
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- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Highland Park
1-bedroom apartments at Highland Park cost about 28% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Highland Park
Pittsburgh
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,073 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,255 |
| December 2025 | $1,186 |
| January 2026 | $1,173 |
| February 2026 | $1,143 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $816 |
| April 2024 | $837 |
| May 2024 | $1,041 |
| 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 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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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 5542 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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5542 Jackson St, Pittsburgh
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
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
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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