508 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
What This Townhouse Offers
This storied building (the former site of the Crescendo Lounge jazz club) now houses three comfortable apartments, which have been completely renovated. The... first floor unit ($1,175/month) will be available in August 2026. Catty-corner from the former site of Pittsburgh Filmmakers on Melwood Avenue, this North Oakland location is convenient to everywhere, particularly Polish Hill, Bloomfield, Strip District, Lawrenceville, and downtown, as well as Shadyside and East Liberty. Owner pays for trash, water, and sewage; tenant pays for gas and electricity. Please call or email to set up an in-person tour.
Unit Apt 1
- $1,175
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 980 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 15
Townhome Features
- Air Conditioning
- Carpet
- Deck
- Dishwasher
- Double Pane Windows
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Large Bedrooms
- Lawn
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Vinyl Flooring
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Utilities Included
508 Melwood Ave Unit Apt 1 is a townhome for rent in Pittsburgh, PA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Area Scores
Walkability
Moderately walkable60 / 100
Transit
Good public transit60 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Fairly bikeable50 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active76 / 100
Travel and Transit


Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 3 min (1.2 mi)
Carlow College
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Chatham University
Drive: 6 min (2.7 mi)
Discover North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 508 Melwood Ave proximity to Eastside and Shadyside Plaza. Eastside is 1.7 miles away, and Shadyside Plaza is within a 35 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 60, 508 Melwood Ave has good public transit, including 8 transit stops within 39.9 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 508 Melwood Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3 miles, including Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Phipps Conservatory and Gardens, and Schenley Park.
Airports
Living in North Oakland provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 33 minutes from 508 Melwood Ave. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 42.9 miles away.




