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Squirrel Hill North Neighborhood Guide Pittsburgh, PA

About

Squirrel Hill North is a scenic, residential neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Notable for its tree-lined streets and vast green spaces, it's known for being home to the Schenley Park and the Carnegie Mellon University. Key arterial roads such as Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue provide easy accessibility to and from the area. It also boasts a rich cultural diversity, with a variety of cuisines, boutiques, and cultural landmarks within its boundaries.

What You Will Love about Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • The neighborhood’s close proximity to Schenley Park, a popular public park that offers a range of recreational activities.
  • A sense of intellectual vibrancy with Carnegie Mellon University nearby.
  • The unique cultural and culinary experiences due to its diverse community.

What’s Nearby

Situated close to downtown Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill North is near numerous urban conveniences. The sprawling Frick Park and Pittsburgh’s famous Strip District, known for its ethnic food grocers, are within easy reach. Museums like the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History are also a short distance away.

The Rental Market

In Squirrel Hill North, the rental market has seen the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment being $1,399 over the last 12 months. Prices have ranged from a minimum average of $1,010 to a maximum average of $1,507.

Rental Price Stability

The standard deviation of average price in Squirrel Hill North is $202.48, indicating that the rents have remained quite stable over the past year.

Lifestyle

In Squirrel Hill North, an active, outdoor lifestyle is encouraged by the presence of sprawling parks and recreational areas. The close-knit community fosters a vibrant social scene with regular cultural festivals and events. The neighborhood's close proximity to universities and cultural institutions also make it an intellectually stimulating place to live.

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Rental Trends in Squirrel Hill North

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jun 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Sep 2024
$805$805$805$805$860$860$860$860$860$860$860$860$860
$1090$1090$1090$1090$1110$1537$1731$1530$1545$1110$1439$1439$1110
$1751$1685$1685$1685$1690$1685$1760$1815$1755$1820$1820$1820$1820
$2562$2562$2562$2562$2562$2562$2905$2905$2905$2905$2905$2905$2905
Last updated 9/15/2024
67 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 499 restaurants, 61 grocery stores, and 33 parks within a mile of the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Food Shoppe

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

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    0.5 miles

    5878 Northumberland St

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    Chocolate Moose

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Candy Store, Chocolate Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    5830 Forbes Ave

  • GROCERY
    Panda Supermarket

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    5846 Forbes Ave

  • GROCERY
    Penzeys Spices

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    5875 Forbes Ave

  • GROCERY
    Murray Avenue Kosher

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store

    •

    0.6 miles

    1916 Murray Ave

  • GROCERY
    Giant Eagle

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store / Supermarket

    •

    0.6 miles

    1901 Murray Ave

Squirrel Hill North Apartments and Rentals

67 Rental properties in Squirrel Hill North, Pittsburgh, PA.

  • Highland Plaza Apartments property

    Contact for Price

    Highland Plaza Apartments

    1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    572–1166 Sqft

    Not Available

  • Kennilworth Apartments property

    $1,025+

    Kennilworth Apartments

    Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    369–730 Sqft

    Available Now

  • Ellsworth Mansion property

    Contact for Price

    Ellsworth Mansion

    Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath

    Not Available

  • Walnut Place Apartments property

    $900+

    Walnut Place Apartments

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    Available Now

  • Shadyside Apartments property

    $1,149+

    Shadyside Apartments

    Studio–4 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    275–1656 Sqft

    5 Units Available

  • Kings Arms Apartments property

    $970+

    Kings Arms Apartments

    Studio–3 Beds • 1 Bath

    388–819 Sqft

    3 Units Available

67 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
0.2%
4.8%
utilities
13.8%
23%
food
2.1%
1.6%
transportation
0.7%
6.7%
healthcare
0.3%
6.8%

Squirrel Hill North Demographics

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Squirrel Hill North Reviews

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  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 8 of 8 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 8 of 8 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 7 of 8 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 7 of 8 renters

  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 6 of 8 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 6 of 8 renters

67 Properties Available for Rent

Squirrel Hill North Transportation

walk bike and transit

Very Walkable

76/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

68/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

62/100
1 bus stop, 1 train stop, 2 other stops

East Liberty Station

Bus Stop

at Ellsworth Ave

Port Authority

Train Stop

Library Road

Catch Up Logistics

Other

5711 Friendship Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Squirrel Hill North Schools

67 Properties Available for Rent