Grad Student for Fall 2010--Help with off campus apt.

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<p>Hi,
Son will be a grad student at Univ. of Pittsburgh in the fall. He'll be attending the School of Public and International Affairs. He was going to apply to live in the college-owned off campus apts. but the website all ready states that they are not accepting any more applications. Weird because he only received his acceptance a couple of days ago.</p>

<p>Anyway, does anyone have some suggestions on good off campus apts.? He's looking for apt. within walking distance, furnished with at least a bed and couch, kitchen, laundry room if possible, convenient to a grocery store. Typical college apartment but wouldn't mind paying just a hint more for a good neighborhood.</p>

<p>Where should he avoid looking? (for safety reasons)
Where should he begin looking?
What is a good Street? What is a bad Street to stay away from?</p>

<p>Thanks. We live far away so any help is very much appreciated.</p>

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<p>There was a similar thread on this not too long ago: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-pittsburgh/867375-safe-convenient-off-campus-housing.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-pittsburgh/867375-safe-convenient-off-campus-housing.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Also check out [Off-Campus</a> Living | University of Pittsburgh](<a href=“http://www.ocl.pitt.edu/]Off-Campus”>http://www.ocl.pitt.edu/).</p>

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<p>I think it is a shame that Pitt has so little housing for seniors and grad students. But the good news is that March is a great time to be looking. By the end of the month, the selection will be much reduced. </p>

<p>My daughter just rented a place in Shadyside for next year. The leases start in August, from what I have seen. North Oakland and Squirrel Hill are also good areas. For safety reasons, I would avoid a ground floor unit.</p>

<p>Most apartments will be unfurnished though.</p>

<p>Here are some resources:</p>

<p>[Graduate</a> Students Rental Options](<a href=“http://www.ocl.pitt.edu/apartments/privately-owned.html]Graduate”>http://www.ocl.pitt.edu/apartments/privately-owned.html)
Anyone can access this list.</p>

<p>For this one, your son needs to use his Pitt password to gain access:
<a href=“https://surveyweb2.ucsur.pitt.edu/oclrc/[/url]”>https://surveyweb2.ucsur.pitt.edu/oclrc/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Here are some apartment buildings my daughter saw and liked:</p>

<p>In Shadyside, a beautiful area, and all utilities are included:
[Meyer’s</a> Management | Building Details](<a href=“http://www.meyersmanagement.com/building.php?id=1]Meyer’s”>http://www.meyersmanagement.com/building.php?id=1)</p>

<p>A bit more expensive, but very conveniently located on N. Craig Street within walking distance. And the apartments are large:
[Meyer’s</a> Management | Building Details](<a href=“http://www.meyersmanagement.com/building.php?id=11]Meyer’s”>http://www.meyersmanagement.com/building.php?id=11)</p>

<p>My daughter didn’t look at this one, but the location is great, and lots of Pitt kids and CMU kids live here:
[Webster</a> Hall Apartments](<a href=“Web Page Under Construction”>Web Page Under Construction)</p>

<p>This one is pricey, but very very convenient. And furnished units are available:
[The</a> Fairfax](<a href=“Web Page Under Construction”>Web Page Under Construction)</p>

<p>Feel free to PM me if you want.</p>