Anyone going to Pitt?? Looking for classmates

texas2pittsburgh · May 12, 2008

ok I am going to pitt in 10 days... anyone in that area know of a decent apartment to look at... I need more than shadyside or squirel hill... if anyone works at the local hospitals or attends school... please give me a shout... thanks

jamst149 · May 13, 2008

Well, shadyside and squirrel hill are your best options. I have lived in Pittsburgh for ten years now, had about 5 different apartments. Shadyside is generally more expensive. It's also more of a yuppy/snooty kind of atmosphere. If you stay in squirrel hill try and stay off the main drags (forbes and murray) a bit. Traffic on those streets can be a nightmare. The best thing about these neighborhoods is that there are tons of city buses that take you right to Presby. You won't even have to check a bus schedule they run so often. Best bet is to check the post gazette online classifides and the city paper classifides. Another suggestion is to get a place with either on site laundry or the ability to hook up laundry. Don't know about you but I hate laundry mats.

2bcrna4heisman · May 13, 2008

i was accepted to Pitt starting in Fall of 2008 & have done a little research r/t the living situation there. from what one student told me: it's best to check craig's list for apartment listings (you may discover a diamond in the rough). he rented from herbert halsband company:

271 Shady Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15232

412 661 8589

i've pretty much heard what you've heard: shadyside or squirrel hill are best bets and to avoid the oakland area. I've heard shadyside may be w/in biking (or busing) distance to all the major hospitals (Shadyside, West Penn, Presby, Childrens, Magee, VA, etc. hospitals.)

COtraumarn · May 15, 2008

Hi all. I am also starting in Fall of 2008 -(CrnaHeisman). Another company to rent from is Walnut capital rentals- they have properties in Sq Hill and Shadyside. Those areas are very pedestrian friendly. Shadyside is def on the younger side but Sq Hill is more cultural with a very strong Jewish influence. You can't go wrong with either area.