student housing in the heart of pittsburgh

Student Only Housing?
In Exciting Downtown Pittsburgh?
Close to Pittsburgh Universities and Career Schools?
Extra Safety Features?
Spacious Rooms for Privacy?
Affordable, All-In-One Pricing?

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A place for students to call home

Penn Commons provides affordable, off-campus student living.

Meet and get to know around 200 fellow students:

  • in your suite

  • on your floor

  • in the study room

  • in the fitness center

  • in the game and TV room

Students from all of Pittsburgh’s universities and career schools are eligible to apply.

We also are welcoming to international students.

explore exciting downtown

pittsburgh


Penn Commons is in the cultural district of Pittsburgh. We call it the “Golden Triangle.”

✅ Restaurants

✅. Coffee Shops

✅ Theatres

✅ Event Venues

✅ Shopping

✅ Plenty of Green Space

No need for a car - You can walk there!

CLOSE TO YOUR COLLEGE

We are fortunate to have residents from many Pittsburgh schools.

  • Duquesne: A short 0.9 mile walk

    PITT: About 3 miles, usually via bus

  • Pittsburgh Ballet Theater: 2.1 miles, often via bus

  • Point Park: A short 0.4 mile walk

  • Rosedale Technical Institute: About 7 miles, via bus #29

  • Vet Tech Institute: A short 0.2 mile walk

  • And others!

Click here for directions to 525 Penn Avenue.

many safety features

For your safety and privacy, we feature:

  • A single entrance/exit

  • 24/7 front desk security staffing

  • Electronic keycard access

  • Locking door to each apartment suite

  • Locking door to each bedroom

  • 35+security cameras

FURNished, SPACIOUS ROOMS

FOR PRIVACY

Most bedrooms are over 160 square feet!

Furnishings include all the basics:

  • Bed

  • Desk & chair

  • Dresser & hanging rack

  • Well-equipped kitchen.

Click here to see our Suite Layout and Pricing.

affordable and all-inclusive

No surprises with extra charges!

Rent includes:

  • Wi-Fi and electricity

  • Heat and air conditioning

  • Water, sewer, and trash removal

You have to pay for your own groceries (and laundry)!

Click here to see our Suite Layout and Pricing.