• Dakota - Dakota

Dakota

259 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$795 - $960 Studio - 1 Bed 1 Bath

Pricing and Floor Plans

Berners-Lee

$890
Studio, 1 Bath
470 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 21
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-101
$890
470
8/21/26

Licklider

$795
Studio, 1 Bath
305 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-108
$795
305
9/1/26

Roberts

$960
1 Bed, 1 Bath
390 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-106
$960
390
7/1/26
DK-506
$960
390
8/1/26
DK-205
$960
390
8/1/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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The Closest Campus to Dakota is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Nearby Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

University of Pittsburgh

Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi)

Carnegie Mellon University

Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)

Carlow College

Drive: 3 min (1.5 mi)

Chatham University

Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 4 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1927
  • 41 units / 5 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Technology Fee
    $85 / mo
  • Monthly Charges
    $85 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee
    $30
  • Administrative Fee
    $295
  • Utility Deposit
    12% of base rent
  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    100% of base rent

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.

Property Highlights

This building is within walking distance of both CMU and PITT campuses. It offers convenient, economical studio and one bedroom apartments.

  • Other
  • Nonsmoking Building
  • Fully Equipped Kitchens
  • Terrazzo Flooring

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning

Community Features

  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • Laundry Facilities

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Strong public transit80 / 100

Driveability

Fairly drivable50 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail
Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
6 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Pittsburgh International
31 min Drive
Pittsburgh International

Moving to North Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Dakota proximity to Eastside, Shadyside Plaza, and The Meridian. Eastside is 1.4 miles away, and Shadyside Plaza is within a 31 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, Dakota has strong public transit, including 8 transit stops within 39.6 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Dakota are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Phipps Conservatory and Gardens, and Schenley Park.

Airports

Living in North Oakland provides easy access to Pittsburgh International, located just 32 minutes from Dakota. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 42.6 miles away.

Property Details

This building is within walking distance of both CMU and PITT campuses. It offers convenient, economical studio and one bedroom apartments.

Dakota is located in Pittsburgh, PA in the 15213 zip code.

Contact

Property Address:
259 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone Number: (412) 515-3980
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED

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