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Highlights

  • Private balcony
  • Convenient location
  • Laundry onsite
  • Free parking lot
  • Nearby restaurants
  • Cat friendly

Location

11979 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, USA|Penn Hills
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Management

Citylife Property Management

Leasing office

(412) 248-2489

Property Overview

Penn Towers Apartments earns strong marks for its overall value, standout amenities, and convenient location, with especially high scores for price, quality, and location. Notable features include a private balcony, onsite laundry, free parking, nearby restaurants, and cat-friendly living, while the surrounding area offers access to nearby schools and above-average value per square foot.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
Penn Towers Apartments 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
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2 bed1 bath800 sqft$999 /mo1 unit availableBright 2 bedroom in Penn Hills available August 1! Key Features: Elevator in building Laundry onsite Free parking lot Spacious layout Large Windows Convenient location on Frankstown Road, walking distance to bus line and nearby restaurants Offering: Resident Benefits Package (RBP) Credit building with timely rent payments $1M Identity Protection Move-in concierge service for utility and home service setup Best-in-class resident rewards program APPLY NOW!

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Amenities for Penn Towers Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCarpet
Fresh CarpetLarge Windows
Natural LightPlenty Of Closet Space
Spacious Rooms

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

ElevatorOnsite Laundry
Shared Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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HomeApartments in PittsburghPenn Hills Penn Towers Apartments

Bright 2 bedroom in Penn Hills available August 1! Key Features: Elevator in building Laundry onsite Free parking lot Spacious layout Large Windows Convenient location on Frankstown Road, walking distance to bus line and nearby restaurants Offering: Resident Benefits Package (RBP) Credit building with timely rent payments $1M Identity Protection Move-in concierge service for utility and home service setup Best-in-class resident rewards program APPLY NOW!


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.
9.4
/10
Excellent
Penn Towers Apartments 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 Penn Towers Apartments
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.
Penn Towers Apartments 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.
Penn Towers Apartments 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.
Penn Towers Apartments 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·9A 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.
Penn Towers Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.

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 Penn Towers Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 197 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Penn Hills

2-bedroom apartments at Penn Towers Apartments cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Penn Hills.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Penn Hills
Pittsburgh
A table of studio rental data trends in Pittsburgh
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,250
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
July 2026$1,149
A table of studio rental data trends in Penn Hills
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$840
August 2024$942
September 2024$927
October 2024$910
November 2024$871
December 2024$996
January 2025$925
February 2025$821
March 2025$775
February 2026$975
March 2026$825
April 2026$837
May 2026$917
June 2026$831
July 2026$775

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Can I afford to live at 11979 Frankstown Rd?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$39,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $999.
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Schools near Penn Towers Apartments

Penn Hills Elementary School

1079 jefferson rd

pittsburgh, PA, 15235

PK, K-5Public
C

Hosanna House

807 wallace ave 3rd floor

pittsburgh, PA, 15221

PK, KPublic

Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy

126 monroeville ave

turtle creek, PA, 15145

PK, K-5Public
B-

Duquesne Elementary School

300 kennedy ave

duquesne, PA, 15110

PK, K-8Public
C-

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

4900 second ave

pittsburgh, PA, 15207

PKPublic
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Getting around Pittsburgh near 11979 Frankstown Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 11979 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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