
5854 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
What This Apartment Offers
Not eligible for Section 8.
Available: August 14, 2026
Description: Cozy studio apartment featuring a spacious living area, a large walk-in closet, and a... functional kitchen complete with a pantry and built-in pull-out ironing board. Additional highlights include rooftop access and convenient coin-operated laundry available in the basement.
Lease term: Lease will end 7/31/2027 (with potential for renewal)
Utilities & tenant responsibilities: Tenant pays electric, gas, and trash and pays $75 per month towards water and sewer. Tenant is responsible for lawn/shrubbery care, and snow/ice removal. No smoking. Renter's insurance is required.
Cats are considered. For each allowable pet, there is a $200 one-time non-refundable fee and $50/month. Max 2 pets.
Tenant qualifications: Applicants' combined monthly income must be at least 3x monthly rent (unemployment income not considered). We check credit (minimum score 600), criminal background, rental/eviction history, and references. There is a $55 application fee per adult tenant (and cosigner, if applicable). All adult tenants (and cosigners) must apply separately, so that we can screen everyone individually.
Located in Squirrel Hill in Pittsburgh’s East End, this property is surrounded by nearby neighborhoods including Shadyside, Oakland, Greenfield, and Regent Square, with convenient access to shopping, dining, public transportation, and nearby parks such as Frick Park and Schenley Park.
Cat Friendly
Coin Op Laundry In Building
Tenant Pays $75 Towards Water And Sewer
Tenant Pays Electric
Tenant Pays Gas
Tenant Pays Trash
Tenant Provides Ac Units
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Walk In Closets
Unit 12
- $825 / month
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 385 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 14
5854 Forbes Ave Unit 12 is an apartment 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
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 15217
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable60 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Chatham University
Walk: 19 min (1 mi)
Carnegie Mellon University
Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
University of Pittsburgh
Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
Carlow College
Drive: 7 min (3 mi)
Discover Squirrel Hill South, Pittsburgh, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5854 Forbes Ave Unit 12 proximity to The Shops at The Morrowfield, Squirrel Hill Plaza, and Cambridge Centre. The Shops at The Morrowfield is 0.8 miles away, and Squirrel Hill Plaza is within a 30 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 5854 Forbes Ave Unit 12 has good public transit, including 9 transit stops within 45.9 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and First Avenue.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5854 Forbes Ave Unit 12 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Frick Environmental Center, Chatham Arboretum, and Frick Park.
Airports
Living in Squirrel Hill South provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 34 minutes from 5854 Forbes Ave Unit 12. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 39.2 miles away.
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