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Life beyond your front door.
Neighborhood discoveries, community stories, and a closer look at life at Industry Pittsburgh.
Commuting from Shadyside: Times to Pitt, CMU, UPMC, Oakland, and Bakery Square
How far is Shadyside from Pitt? See commute times to Pitt, CMU, UPMC, Oakland, and Bakery Square by car, bus, shuttle, and bike, plus the 2026 changes that affect your ride.
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Do You Need a Car in Pittsburgh? Parking Permits, and PRT
if you live in Shadyside or East Liberty, you probably don't need a car for everyday life. You can walk to groceries, coffee and dinner. Buses and the East Busway will get you to Oakland and Downtown.
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Renting an Apartment in Pittsburgh as an International Student: Credit, Guarantors, and Documents
Good news first: you can rent an apartment in Pittsburgh without a U.S. credit history or a Social Security number (SSN). You'll just need to prove you can pay in other ways: proof of funds, a guarantor, a larger deposit, or a credit report from your home country.
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Cost of Living in Pittsburgh: What Renters Actually Pay Beyond Rent
Pittsburgh is one of the more affordable big cities in the country, and your rent goes further here than in most metros. Still, rent isn't the only line in your budget. You'll also want to plan for electricity, heat, possibly water and sewer, internet, renters insurance and getting around.
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