Finding a new place to call home is an adventure that can take some serious time and energy. If you are someone who currently lives in
Pittsburgh or is looking to move to the Steel City, having some quick tips can save you some headache.
Pittsburgh is a city known for having many different neighborhoods with distinct flavors and vibes. Depending on your interests and living style, there’s a place for you. Here’s a little bit about some of the main neighborhoods in the city.
Lawrenceville
Okay, anyone who lives in Pittsburgh knows that this little spot in the city is quickly becoming the hotspot for hipsters and the young-and-trendy types.
Finding an apartment in this part of the city will likely involve a bit of digging. Since the apartments go fast, it can be difficult to find a space in Lawrenceville. These apartments are typically in row house sprinkled along Butler Street. This neighborhood has great eats and plenty of attractions. Check out the
Row House Cinema for a good film, stop into
Reed & Co. for a smoothie, or grab a craft cocktail at
Grapperia.
Twitter: @RowHouseCinema @Grapperia
Oakland
College students and young professionals are often found in Oakland area. A neighborhood rooted next to Pittsburgh’s main universities, the cost of housing in this area is fairly cheap, and those who live in this part of the city can enjoy places, like
Primanti Bros.,
Dunkin Donuts, and
The Porch at Schenley. Nature lovers can walk to Schenley park for some greenery or explore
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens.
Twitter: @primantibros @DunkinDonuts @ThePorchPGH @PhippsNews
Bloomfield
There’s something distinctly Pittsburgh-ian about Bloomfield. This neighborhood offers an array of homes and apartments that are in a central location to much of Pittsburgh. For those looking to live in a part of the Steel City that has easy accessibility to public transportation and local eats and bookstore, this is the spot. Bloomfield offers residents a bit of everything, with bars, a grocery store, and plenty of little shops to keep you busy. Major highlight: it is a short walk to Lawrenceville.
The Strip District
Close to downtown, the Strip District is a part of Pittsburgh that attracts many tourists, with sports team fan gear and knick-knack shops. Some of the best features of this neighborhood are rooted in its location to downtown. You can easily bike to events in the downtown area or in Lawrenceville. Stop into
21st Street Coffee and Tea, try Kaya’s Caribbean inspired dishes, or step into
Contemporary Craft for the latest exhibition.
Twitter: @21streetcoffee @CCCPgh
Shadyside
An upscale neighborhood, Shadyside attracts those renters who enjoy shopping at well-known clothing stores, tree-lined streets, and historic homes. Walnut Street is a hotspot for shoppers, with
Kards Unlimited,
Athleta, and
Coffee Tree Roasters, tenants can sink into the neighborhood with ease.
Twitter: @KardsUnlimited @Athleta_PittPA @CoffeeTreePgh
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Squirrel Hill
This old Jewish neighborhood is safe and makes for a quick commute to
Carnegie Mellon University and the
University of Pittsburgh. With at least five coffee shops within a mile of each other and Murray Avenue, a street with plenty of shops, and the Squirrel Hill Cafe (a trendy dive-bar), locals can enjoy city living without loud nights.
Pittsburgh has many little nooks and crannies for newcomers and locals to explore. The neighborhoods in the city offer new flavors and cultural excitement for any incoming renter.
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