187 42nd St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
What This House Offers
Rent: $2,700 does not include utilities
Security Deposit: $2,700
Live in the heart of Lawrenceville at 187 42nd Street — where style, comfort, and location... come together effortlessly.
Just 200 feet from Pittsburgh’s iconic Butler Street, this fully updated 2-bedroom, 1 full bath, 1 half bath home places you steps from the neighborhood’s best restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, and nightlife — yet offers the privacy and space you crave.
Inside, you’ll find a thoughtfully renovated interior with charming character throughout, including three decorative fireplaces and a spacious primary suite featuring two generous closets. The home also offers a rare 400-square-foot private top floor complete with dedicated mini-split cooling — perfect for a home office, studio, gym, or bonus lounge.
Outdoor living is just as impressive, with two separate exterior spaces ideal for entertaining or relaxing. And unlike most city properties, this home includes fully fenced, dedicated off-street parking — a true Lawrenceville luxury.
If you’re looking for walkability, updated finishes, character, and space — all in one of Pittsburgh’s most sought-after neighborhoods — 187 42nd Street is ready to welcome you home.
Unit
- $2,700
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1320 sq. ft.
- Available Now
Home Features
- Fireplace
- Handrails
- Heating
- Office
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Lounge
187 42nd St is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the 15201 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
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Get In Touch
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise95 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit50 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable85 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Pittsburgh Arsenal K-5
Grades PK-5
Public
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Grades PK-5
Public
Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8
Grades PK-8
Public
St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School
Grades K-8
Private
Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
Grades PK-8
Private
North Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Carlow College
Drive: 7 min (3.1 mi)
Chatham University
Drive: 7 min (3.3 mi)
Discover Central Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 187 42nd St proximity to Lawrenceville Plaza. Lawrenceville Plaza is 1.4 miles away.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 187 42nd St has good transit, including 8 transit stops within 39.4 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 187 42nd St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Phipps Conservatory and Gardens, and Schenley Park.
Airports
Living in Central Lawrenceville provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 32 minutes from 187 42nd St. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 42.4 miles away.




