Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

272 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office
Monthly Rent
$1,980 - $3,700
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2.5
Sq. Ft.
50 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Unit 521-14

$1,980 /month
1 Bed
1 Bath
50 Sq. Ft.
Available Now

Unit 521-31

$2,030 /month
1 Bed
1 Bath
50 Sq. Ft.
Available Now

Unit 326

$3,700 /month
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
50 Sq. Ft.
Available Now

Unit 11

$2,285 /month
2 Beds
1 Bath
50 Sq. Ft.
Available Oct. 1

Unit 251

$3,500 /month
3 Beds
2 Baths
50 Sq. Ft.
Available Now

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 - 24 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1877
  • 1 unit3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75

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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Walk Time
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Property Highlights

  • Dog Friendly
  • Garage
  • Square footage is an approximate figure

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Basement
  • Bay Window
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Crown Molding
  • Deck

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Garages
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Package Service
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Storage Space
  • Utilities Included
  • Vintage Building

Map of Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Good public transit

Driveability

Fairly drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

10 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Pittsburgh International

36 min Drive

Pittsburgh International

Airport

Arnold Palmer Regional

65 min Drive

LBE

Moving to Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office proximity to The Meridian, Shadyside Plaza, and Eastside. The Meridian is 0.2 miles away, and Shadyside Plaza is within a 5 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office has good public transit, including 9 transit stops within 46.1 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Chatham Arboretum, Pittsburgh Zoo, and Highland Park.

Airports

Living in Shadyside provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 36 minutes from Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 39.4 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Not rated

Shady Side Academy Middle School

Grades 6-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

Grades K-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Winchester Thurston School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Chatham University Walk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Carnegie Mellon University Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)
University of Pittsburgh Drive: 6 min (2.4 mi)
Carlow College Drive: 8 min (3.1 mi)

About Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

Located in the heart of Shadyside’s East End, Franklin West's portfolio consists of nearly 500 apartments in 70 different buildings -- from historic landmarks to contemporary new construction -- all within a 6-block radius of the Franklin West… leasing office. Each Franklin West apartment has the individual character and charm of the building in which it is located. All of Franklin West apartments are only minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh and major universities. Additionally, all of Franklin West apartments in Shadyside are either on, or within close walking distance to, the primary public bus transit lines (Port Authority of Allegheny County - PAT) that serve Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, including Oakland and downtown. Situated near University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) area hospitals and just a few blocks from up-scale retail shops and restaurants on Walnut Street, South Highland Avenue and Ellsworth Avenue, Franklin West apartments allow quick, convenient access to the best that Pittsburgh has to offer. The Franklin West name means superior apartment living. With carefully designed and attentively maintained residences, Franklin West sets the standards by which others are measured. Pricing and availability subject to change.

Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office is an apartment community in Pittsburgh, PA

Contact

Property Address:
272 Shady Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Phone Number: (412) 754-7957
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
Franklin West Apartments, Leasing Office

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