Ambassador Apartments

1601 Penn Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
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Monthly Rent
$595 - $950
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
200 - 1,000 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$595 - $695
Studio, 1 Bath
200 - 425 Sq. Ft.
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1 Bedroom

$850
1 Bed, 1 Bath
700 - 800 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom

$950
2 Beds, 2 Baths
900 - 1,000 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom

$950
2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 - 1,000 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is base rent. 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. 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

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1967
  • 171 units10 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
    $50

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
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Property Highlights

  • 15 Minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, Close to Oakland, Shadyside
  • Balconies/HUGE patios
  • Bus Transportation at Entrance
  • Close to I-376 Parkway, Pennsylvania Turnpike & Monroeville
  • Convenient to Pitt, CMU, Duquesne University
  • Fireplaces and Dishwashers in Select Units
  • Freeway Access
  • HEAT INCLUDED
  • Individually controlled heat and air conditioning
  • In-House Beauty Salon
  • Lots of Closet Space
  • Pet Friendly
  • Reserved/Covered Parking
  • Spacious Floorplans
  • Spacious Floorplans with Unique Designs
  • Spectacular Views
  • Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Units
  • Telephone Access Entry

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Freezer
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Multi Use Room
  • Package Service
  • Property Manager on Site

Map of Ambassador Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

14 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Pittsburgh International

37 min Drive

Pittsburgh International

Airport

Arnold Palmer Regional

57 min Drive

LBE

Moving to Wilkinsburg, Wilkinsburg, PA

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 40, Ambassador Apartments has some public transit, including 9 transit stops within 41.9 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and First Avenue.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Ambassador Apartments are plentiful. Discover 4 parks within 4.4 miles, including Frick Environmental Center, Frick Park, and Chatham Arboretum.

Airports

Living in Wilkinsburg provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 39 minutes from Ambassador Apartments. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 35.2 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Not rated

Kelly Primary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Not rated

Sister Thea Bowman Academy

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Woodland Hills Senior High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Trinity Christian School

Grades K-12

Private

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

Environmental Charter School At Frick Park

Grades K-12

Public

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Chatham University Drive: 11 min (3.8 mi)
Carnegie Mellon University Drive: 12 min (4.8 mi)
Carlow College Drive: 13 min (7.8 mi)
University of Pittsburgh Drive: 14 min (8.2 mi)

About Ambassador Apartments

The Ambassador Apartments are located East of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on the border of Churchill, combining luxury living and a convenient location to Monroeville, The Waterfront, Southside, Oakland, Shadyside and Downtown Pittsburgh. All studio,… one, and two bedroom apartments for rent feature spacious, bright floor plans, and plush wall to wall carpeting, equipped kitchens, air-conditioning, indoor or outdoor parking and laundry facilities. The Ambassador Apartments offer an on-site leasing staff, fitness room and recreation room and is on the bus line for easy transportation.

Ambassador Apartments is an apartment community in Wilkinsburg, PA

Contact

Property Address:
1601 Penn Ave,
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Phone Number: (724) 558-6899
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday By Appointment Only

Renter Reviews

For Ambassador Apartments

4.2

6 Ratings & Reviews

  • 2/14/24

    review

    Excellent !! very nice clean space apartment nice quiet area

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Languages: English

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