166 1/2 38th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
What This House Offers
Property Id: 1952074
Welcome to 166 1/2 38th Street, a beautifully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhome located in the heart of Lower Lawrenceville just... off the river side of Butler Street.
The home blends classic character with modern convenience, offering a private outdoor retreat with off-street parking, all within steps of Pittsburgh's best restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
MAIN LEVEL
- Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with premium gas insert and
floating built-ins
- Custom lighting throughout: hammered brass chandelier +
open wire dining room center piece with dimmers
- Rich dark walnut hardwood floors and wooden blinds add
warmth and texture
BEDROOMS
- Primary Bedroom (2nd Floor): Adjacent full bath, stacked
washer/dryer, and walk-in closet with dual 6-ft shelving /
hanging sections
- Second Bedroom (3rd Floor Loft): Full floor ideal for bedroom,
guest room, or office hybrid includes large closet
BATHROOMS (Two full bathrooms)
- One on the second floor
- One in the finished basement
OUTDOOR SPACE
- Fenced private patio with gas fire pit, pet turf with drainage,
and 200 feet of ambient string lighting overhead
PARKING
- One private off-street parking space
- Ample free street parking, no permit required
SMART ACCESS
- Front and rear entry doors equipped with fingerprint identification + keypad locks for added security and convenience
COMFORT & EXTRA STORAGE
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Large unfinished mechanical room for extra storage, complete
with utility sink
PET-FRIENDLY
- Well trained pets welcome with landlord approval
- Large turf area is perfect for pets to go potty!
LOCATION
- Lower Lawrenceville on the desirable riverside of Butler Street
- Walkable to the best dining, breweries, coffee shops, and
boutiques
- Quick access to Downtown, the Strip District, UPMC hospitals,
Pitt, CMU, and major commuter routes
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Flexible lease terms may be considered
Unit
- $2,950 / month
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1440 sq. ft.
- Available Sep 1
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace
- Freezer
- Hardwood Floors
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Bicycle Storage
- Fenced Lot
166 1/2 38th St is a single-family home for rent in Pittsburgh, PA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
- Security Deposit - Refundable$2,950
Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Cats
- Cats Allowed
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active72 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5
Grades K-5
Public
Small Wonders At Upmc
Grades PK-5
Private
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Grades PK-8
Public
St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
Grades K-8
Private
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Grades 6-12
Public
Adelphoi Education at Millvale
Grades 6-12
Private
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 5 min (2.6 mi)
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 6 min (2.6 mi)
Carlow College
Drive: 7 min (2.8 mi)
Chatham University
Drive: 7 min (3.5 mi)
Discover Lower Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 166 1/2 38th St proximity to 96-129 Grant Ave, 1601-1607 Lowrie St, and 4815 Centre Ave. 96-129 Grant Ave is 1.3 miles away, and 1601-1607 Lowrie St is within a 32 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 166 1/2 38th St has good public transit, including 8 transit stops within 39.6 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 166 1/2 38th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.6 miles, including Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Schenley Park, and Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
Airports
Living in Lower Lawrenceville provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 32 minutes from 166 1/2 38th St. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 42.6 miles away.
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