Built in 1928 as a hotel originally and remodeled into apartments mid-century, the building has 7 stories, 1 passenger elevator, 1 freight elevator, 2 stairwells. Pay-per-load laundry is available in the basement.
The apartments at The Frontenac include one bedrooms, studios, and efficiencies. On each floor there are 9 studios, 1 efficiency and 1 one bedroom for a total of 70 units. The apartments all get lots of daylight and all have hardwood floors in the living areas.
Frontenac
490 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Apartment building
Studio-1 bed
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
Unit 104 Studio, 1 ba | 382 | Jun 15 | $887 |
 | 450 | Jul 15 | $1,071 |
 | 450 | May 15 | $1,071 |
 | 450 | Aug 15 | $1,071 |
 | 450 | Aug 15 | $1,071 |
 | 450 | Jul 15 | $1,071 |
 | 450 | Sep 15 | $1,071 |
 | 450 | Now | $1,071 |
 | 450 | Aug 15 | $1,071 |
 | 840 | Now | $1,447 |
| 840 | Aug 15 | $1,447 |
What's special
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | By appointment only |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Laundry: Shared
Security
- Controlled Access
- Intercom
Services & facilities
- 24 Hour Maintenance
- Bicycle Storage
- Elevator
- Online Maintenance Portal
- Online Rent Payment
Unit Features
Appliances
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Gas
Internet/Satellite
- Cable TV Ready
- High-speed Internet Ready
Policies
Utilities included in rent
- Electricity
- Garbage
- Gas
- Heat
- Hot water
- Sewer
- Water
Pet essentials
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed2
- DogsDogs are not allowed
CatsAllowed
Number allowed2
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Special Features
- 1 Mile From Shadyside Hospital
- Chatham University, Within A 10-minute Walk, Provides More Than 60 Programs In Health And Lab Sciences, Business And Communications And The Arts And Humanities.
- City Of Pittsburgh Permit Parking Accessible
- Grocery Stores Within A 10-minute Bus Ride Include Whole Foods Market, Market District Supermarket, Tokyo Japanese Food Store, Aldi, Trader Joe's And Target.
- Pittsburgh Center For The Arts, Offering Arts Education Programs, Classes And Workshops As Well As Contemporary Art Exhibitions And Special Events, Is Within A 10-minute Walk.
- Public Transportation Stops In Front Of Building, Less Than 10 Min Walk To Downtown Express Busway
Neighborhood: Shadyside
Areas of interest
Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.
Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Good TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Biker's ParadiseNearby schools in Pittsburgh
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5Grades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Pittsburgh Obama 6-12Grades: 6-12Distance: 1 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Frontenac?
Frontenac has a walk score of 84, it's very walkable.
What is the transit score of Frontenac?
Frontenac has a transit score of 66, it has good transit.
What schools are assigned to Frontenac?
The schools assigned to Frontenac include Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5, Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, and Pittsburgh Obama 6-12.
Does Frontenac have in-unit laundry?
No, but Frontenac has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is Frontenac in?
Frontenac is in the Shadyside neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA.
What are Frontenac's policies on pets?
A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. Large dogs are not allowed. Small dogs are not allowed.
