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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Hardwood floors
  • Central air conditioning
  • Washer & dryer
  • Quiet street
  • Additional storage

Location

524 Saint James Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15232, USA|Shadyside
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Property Overview

St. James earns a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.9/10, with standout marks for price, amenities, location, and quality, reflecting strong overall value. It includes desirable features like a dishwasher, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, in-unit washer and dryer, additional storage, and a quiet street setting, while also ranking highly for value per square foot and having nearby transit and middle school access.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Balcony
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal
  • Fireplace

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,700 sqftEnjoy over 1,700 square feet of living space in this charming 2-bedroom + den duplex tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Shadyside. With beautiful original character, generous room sizes, and modern conveniences, this home is just a short walk to Fifth Avenue bus lines and minutes from Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, universities, hospitals, restaurants, cafés, and shopping. Apartment Features -Approximately 1,700 SF of living space -Flexible 2-bedroom + den floor plan (perfect as a home office or optional 3rd bedroom) -Beautiful hardwood floors throughout -Original built-ins offering abundant storage and character -Decorative brick fireplace -Spacious formal living room, formal dining room, and bright sunroom -Updated kitchen with dishwasher and ample cabinet space -Radiator heat with central air conditioning -Shared basement with washer & dryer and additional storage -Shared rear patio, perfect for relaxing or grilling Parking & Pet Policy -Street parking (permit parking available) -Cats welcome -Small dogs welcome (under 40 lbs) -$35/month non-refundable Pet Privilege Fee per pet Refundable pet deposit: -Cats: $200 per pet (assuming no damage) -Dogs: $400 per pet (assuming no damage) Lease Information -Tenant pays gas & electric -Landlord pays water, sewage & trash Prime Shadyside Location Located on a quiet residential dead-end street, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful living with exceptional convenience. Just a short walk to Fifth Avenue bus routes and only minutes from: -Walnut Street & Ellsworth Avenue shopping, restaurants, and cafés -Carnegie Mellon University -University of Pittsburgh -Chatham University -UPMC & AHN hospitals -Bakery Square, East Liberty, and Downtown Pittsburgh Call or email today to schedule your tour! 412-242-0273 | inquiry@steiner-realty.com Video Tour of SIMILAR (NOT EXACT) Unit
3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,700 sqft* Elegant apartment has decorative Brick Fireplace, original Built-ins (great storage!), and beautiful Hardwood Floors. * Extremely Spacious Unit - Formal Dining Room, Living Room, and Sunroom! * Updated Kitchen with Dishwasher. Plenty of Cabinet Space. * Shared rear patio, great for grilling! * Shared Basement with loads of Storage Space & Laundry hookups. * Limited, permit-parking on-street. Ample permit-parking on adjacent streets. * Just a few blocks from both Walnut Street & Ellsworth Ave main business districts -- unbeatable selection of restaurants, cafes, shops, and nightlife! * Cat-friendly with $35/month non-refundable Cat Privilege Fee and refundable (assuming no damage caused) $200 Pet Deposit. * Quiet street in the heart of Shadyside. Convenient to Ellsworth Ave & Fifth Ave buslines. * Tenant pays gas & electric. Rent includes water & sewage. * Email us today for more details! Inquiry@Steiner-realty.com.

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Rent trends in Shadyside

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Shadyside
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,205
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$1,196
September 2026$1,277
October 2026$1,315
A table of studio rental data trends in Shadyside
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,073
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$1,129
September 2026$1,214
October 2026$1,478

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Getting around Pittsburgh near 524 Saint James Pl

Walking

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

Driving

4/10
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
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 524 Saint James Pl, Pittsburgh

Groceries

8/10
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

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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