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Dakota Apartments

259 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$775 - $1,000Studio - 1 Bed1 Bath

Pricing and Floor Plans

Taylor

$825
Studio, 1 Bath
425 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-203
$825
425
7/1/25
DK-303
$825
425
8/1/25

Licklider

$775
Studio, 1 Bath
305 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-508
$775
305
8/1/25

Berners-Lee

$870
Studio, 1 Bath
470 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-401
$870
470
8/1/25

Roberts

$935
1 Bed, 1 Bath
390 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-305
$935
390
Now
DK-306
$935
390
Now
DK-106
$935
390
7/1/25

McCahill

$1,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath
780 Sq. Ft.

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Jun. 2
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
DK-1
$1,000
780
6/2/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16 months

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.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Administrative Fee
    $275
  • Application Fee
    $55

Property Highlights

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

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning

Community Features

  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • Laundry Facilities

Nearby Colleges & Universities

University of PittsburghWalk: 14 min (0.7 mi)
Carnegie Mellon UniversityWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Carlow CollegeDrive: 3 min (1.5 mi)
Chatham UniversityDrive: 5 min (2.1 mi)
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Area Scores

Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
Out of 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70
Out of 100
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
73
Out of 100
Active
Soundscore™
70
Out of 100

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 Apartments proximity to Eastside, Shadyside Plaza, and Auba Triangle Shops. Eastside is 1.4 miles away, and Shadyside Plaza is within a 31 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 70, Dakota Apartments has excellent transit, including 8 transit stops within 39.6 miles. Transit options include Steel Plaza and Wood Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Dakota Apartments 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 Apartments. Another nearby airport is Arnold Palmer Regional, located 42.6 miles away.

Schools

Pittsburgh Weil K-8
Grades PK-5
Public
5
Out of 10
Small Wonders At Upmc
Grades PK-K
Private
NR
Out of 10
Oakland Catholic High School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Pittsburgh Milliones 6-12
Grades 6-12
Public
3
Out of 10
Winchester Thurston School
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

About Dakota Apartments

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

Dakota Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:
259 Melwood Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone Number: (412) 515-3323
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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