Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is the chief city of the eastern Ohio River Valley. Because of its setting, economic opportunities, low cost of living, and growing educational, cultural and medical infrastructures, Pittsburgh is often ranked as one of the nation's most livable cities, making it a great place to live and rent an apartment.

Universities and Colleges in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh is the home of several highly-ranked universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and Carnegie Mellon University.

Sports Teams in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The city is known for its sports and hosts several nationally acclaimed sports teams, including the five-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, five-time World Series champion Pittsburgh Pirates, and the two-time Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.

Medical Institutions in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is home of many top-rated medical institutions, such as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Allegheny General Hospital.

Apartments in Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

Pittsburgh can be broken down into the downtown area, called the Golden Triangle, and four main areas surrounding it.

The North Side is home to various neighborhoods in transition, with people becoming increasingly interested in renting apartments in this area. It is primarily composed of residential neighborhoods and is known for its architecturally interesting buildings and homes.

The South Side neighborhoods include the Southside Flats and Southside Slopes, and South Hills neighborhoods such as Brookline, Beechview, Overbrook, Carrick, Beltzhoover, and Allentown. This is a favorite area for Pittsburgh locals.

The East End is home to the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham College, and many city neighborhoods which include urban Oakland, Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Garfield, Stanton Heights, Friendship, Point Breeze, Bloomfield, Regent Square, Greenfield, Lawrenceville, East Liberty, Homewood, Hazelwood, the Hill District, and Highland Park.

The West End includes Mt. Washington, with its world-famous view of the Downtown skyline, as well as the West End neighborhoods Elliott, Sheraden, and Duquesne Heights.

If you'd rather rent an apartment in a more suburban neighborhood, look to the South Hills neighborhoods such as Brookline, Carrick, Beechview, and Overbrook, some of the West End areas such as Oakwood and Westwood, as well as far North Side neighborhoods like Observatory Hill and Brighton Heights.

Living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh has a low cost of living compared to other cities in the northeastern U.S. so it is an ideal place to rent an apartment.

Pittsburgh has grown its industry base in recent years to include technology, retail, finance and medicine. The largest employer in the city is the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed closely by the University of Pittsburgh.

The city has a rich heritage of culture, represented by such well-endowed and popularly supported institutions as Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

To find out more about what is happening around the city, read one of two major daily newspapers, either The Post-Gazette or the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.