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Dakota

259 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$715 - $1,000 Studio - 1 Bed 1 Bath

Pricing and Floor Plans

Berners-Lee

$890
Studio, 1 Bath
470 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-301
$890
470
7/1/26
DK-401
$890
470
8/1/26
DK-101
$890
470
8/1/26

Licklider

$795
Studio, 1 Bath
305 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-208
$795
305
7/1/26
DK-308
$795
305
8/1/26

Metcalfe

$715
Studio, 1 Bath
390 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-4
$715
390
7/1/26

Gosling

$795
Studio, 1 Bath
345 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-502
$795
345
7/1/26

Taylor

$845
Studio, 1 Bath
425 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-103
$845
425
7/1/26

Emtage

$805
Studio, 1 Bath
360 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 13
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-207
$805
360
7/13/26

Tomlinson

$805
Studio, 1 Bath
345 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-402
$805
345
8/1/26

Nelson

$825
Studio, 1 Bath
390 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-404
$825
390
8/1/26

Roberts

$960
1 Bed, 1 Bath
390 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-106
$960
390
7/1/26
DK-506
$960
390
8/1/26
DK-205
$960
390
8/1/26

Perlman

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
390 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-406
$1,000
390
8/1/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 4 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1927
  • 41 units / 5 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Monthly Charges
    $85 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $55
  • Application Fee
    $60

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $275
  • Administrative Fee
    $295
  • Advance Rent Payment
    $995

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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Property Highlights

  • Other
  • Fully Equipped Kitchens
  • Nonsmoking Building
  • Terrazzo Flooring

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning

Community Features

  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • Laundry Facilities

Map of Dakota

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Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Pittsburgh International
31 min Drive
Pittsburgh International

Moving to North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Dakota proximity to Eastside, Shadyside Plaza, and The Meridian. Eastside is 1.4 miles away, and Shadyside Plaza is within a 31 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, Dakota has strong public transit, including 8 transit stops within 39.6 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Dakota are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.8 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 32 minutes from Dakota. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 42.6 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

Pittsburgh Weil K-8

Grades PK-5

Public

6 rating

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5

Grades PK-5

Public

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Small Wonders At Upmc

Grades PK-5

Private

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Oakland Catholic High School

Grades 9-12

Private

8 rating

Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12

Grades PK-12

Public

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Winchester Thurston School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

University of Pittsburgh

Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)

Carnegie Mellon University

Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)

Carlow College

Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)

Chatham University

Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)

About Dakota

This building is within walking distance of both CMU and PITT campuses. It offers convenient, economical studio and one bedroom apartments.

Dakota is an apartment community in Pittsburgh, PA

Contact

Property Address:
259 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone Number: (412) 515-3980
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

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