We've lived hear for almost 5 years now. Every once in a while we'll look at other apartments…read morearound the strip or downtown area, and this is what we find: The other complexes in the Strip District like The Yards at Three Crossings and Edge 1909 have more amenities, such as a bigger pool and grill area, but they are more expensive for even a smaller apartment. Honestly, you are going to spend more time in your apartment than in the pool, so give me a bigger apartment then. The comparable apartments in downtown, (such as River Vue) are more expensive and not as nice (cheap appliances), because you are paying to live downtown. Anything significantly less expensive and you are crossing a bridge and fighting traffic every morning. Lot 24 is a non-smoking building. We've had some obnoxious neighbors in the past smoking on their balconies which they are not supposed to do, and the occasional frat-party, but it has been rare. The building is pretty quiet most of the time. It's very pet friendly. There's even a big grassy area across the street for your dog to go, complete with cleanup stations. There's a decent gym that you get free access to, and covered parking at an extra charge (worth it). Overall no complaints!

While the housing and renting market in Pittsburgh continues to grow, there are a multitude of…read moreliving options available in many different areas. It can be overwhelming if you are looking for a place! Upon my move to Pittsburgh in 2015 I found myself falling head-over-heels in love with the Strip District. After living on the North Shore for a year, I knew a move was soon underway. There was no other neighborhood that captured my attention as much as the Strip did. When I learned about the abundant housing options scattered along the far end of Penn Avenue, I started searching for my perfect landing pad. Here is what I learned along the way: choosing to live in Lot 24 goes much farther than choosing an apartment because of its' cost and availability. For me, living in Lot 24 means choosing to live in a place that perfectly accentuates my lifestyle and personality: a young professional who enjoys accessibility to the outdoors and the convince of downtown at the same time, while embracing the charm and history of a unique neighborhood. Lot 24 offers a comfortable lifestyle without pushing you too far out of your comfort zone. While our properly manager is more than helpful, maintenance is on point, the doormen become your friends, and the grounds are spotless, the time you spend living at Lot 24 is what you make of it. The most appealing aspect of Lot 24 to me is the location. Situated on Railroad Street, the small complex is hugged by Penn Avenue on one side and the Allegheny River on the other. Walk down the street and enjoy life by the water. Or, turn a corner and bask in the rush of the Strip as produce is sold, coffee is roasted, giant sandwiches are made, and as history is preserved in one of the Steel City's most iconic neighborhoods. Some of my favorite features at Lot 24 include our small but cozy balcony, modern appliances, an exclusive gym next door and, a gorgeous community room and courtyard. Take a walk down Railroad Street and it will feel as though you are stepping through a cleaned up version of industrial Pittsburgh. A railroad track winds its way though the pavement, a stagnant black train stands still a little ways down, and every Sunday you will hear the whistle of a running engine as it travels through Pittsburgh carrying who-knows-what. Walk a mile in the other direction and find yourself in downtown Pittsburgh where the bar and restaurant scene is striving. Beyond that, the apartment sits on a common bus line and is close to other neighborhoods including hip Lawrenceville, the historic North Side, quirky Polish Hill, and more. The community here is strong and full of young professionals starting careers, folks starting families, and older folks winding down. Dogs running down the hall, babies being pushed in strollers, back-yard style grill outs, and happy hour events are common sightings at Lot 24. There is a lot to embrace and Lot 24 provides the perfect environment to enjoy all that Pittsburgh has to offer. When I wake up in the morning and take that first look out my window, I see more than a living place. I see an investment in a neighborhood that has come a long way. I see an opportunity to support small-business owners who are doing what they love. I see the skyline of a city that has given so much back to its natives and transplants alike and I am reminded that while I could live anywhere, I choose to live in Pittsburgh on purpose. Xoxo, A

I moved in during the summer after a long search and can say I am extremely happy with the…read moreapartment. I now have about 6 months of experience in this building - and only have positive things about the experience. The move in process was a breeze, working with Courtney from the front office was amazing - made sure we had everything we needed to move in smoothly. After moving in, things were still great - there is laundry on every floor, common spaces are always clean and welcoming, and packages are kept safely in the mail room (you get an email when packages arrive). The gym and office room have the basic necessities. If there there is a maintenance issue, the management team is quick to resolve it and notify you when the work order is complete. The finishes inside the apartment are all new, and the heating/cooling system works great. The one downside is that there is construction happening right outside my window in the mornings/afternoons. It also means I lost my view since the neighboring building now is taller than my floor :( Overall, I am quite happy with the apartment and recommend it!

Beautiful building and well maintained and great atmosphere Amazing staff who invest in a good…read moreexperience for tenants.

This property is deceiving. From the initial move in, the apartment was not clean and the washer…read moreand dryer were broke. It took 3 weeks for maintenance to determine that replacement appliances were needed. In 2024 there has been an issue monthly. One of the 2 elevators for the entire property was down for almost two months. This year alone there is an issue every month. May the storage area in the basement was flooded with significant damage to my items and other residents. June there were electrical issues with entry into the building. July 5th, there were electrical issues for entry/exit to the garage that is an additional $175/month. July 7th there was another flood. This time it affected residents on the 4th-6th floors, causing damage to residents on the floors items. For the amount of money that is paid for rent, there shouldn't be recurring issues.

A nice place to live where they care about their residents both the office and the staff that works…read moreat the building are polite and caring people! Derrick is a blessing to have around and is always willing to help. Tony the man in charge of maintenance is fast and responsive to any and all repair issues or needs!

Loved, loved, loved living here. The building is warm and friendly. The residents were all…read moreamazing people! The units are the most beautiful in all of Pittsburgh. Secured entry, valet dry cleaning, 24/7 gourmet coffees, bars and restaurants located downstairs, and fantastic river views are just a few of the things that made Aria memorable! The best part was the top notch management! Kristen IS Aria! She's friendly, approachable, proactive and takes so much pride in her job...it really makes a difference. If ever life brings us back to Pittsburgh, there's no question we'll be right back at Aria!

I enjoyed my time at the Aria. Not only did I love my loft style apartment but I am so appreciative…read moreof the Apartment Manager. She really strived to make your experience enjoyable and create a wonderful community.

Talk to Patrick. Super nice building manager. He will get you set up in a clean apartment, great…read moreamenities and good location. He went out of his way to let us know about used furniture, other people that were moving in or out and things to do in the area. He was usually accessible if we had a question. Even when we had to move out early, Patrick made every effort to make accomodations and work with us. Up and coming part of Pittsburgh with some nice restaurants, easy transit, and pretty safe. We located our daughter in these apartments and she always felt safe for the semester. Be sure to check out these apartments for a good deal.

After living here for 2 years, I still love my apartment so much. The floorplan is spacious and…read morefull of light and the building is quiet. Management maintains the building well and responds quickly in communications. Everyone who visits me says I made the right choice.

Best rental property in the South Hills! Within walking distance to: retail; professional offices…read moreand light rail transit to downtown. The staff is professional and the maintenance is almost clairvoyant. Building hygiene is very good even-though dogs and cats are permitted. Rent and utilities increases are reasonable and other tenants are, for the most, part courteous.

We were looking forward to living here, and when we finally did get the opportunity we were…read morepleasantly welcomed by well kept grounds and convenient location we were looking for. Unfortunately this is where the good stuff stops. We knew this was a dog-friendly complex and so expected the usual dog bark here and there, instead, we were faced with daily and constant dog barking, scratching and yelping from many dogs around the complex. Complaints about noise in the corridors are heard between tenants. They have a system to deal with those dog owners that leave their dogs poop on the grounds, and yet I have seen poop along the walking grounds, even inside the building along the corridors. We are also very dissatisfied with the new package system the management has implemented, often packages are not reported/scanned in correctly, and sometimes our mail is not delivered on time due to problems receiving the access code required to enter the mail room near the leasing office. Its a hassle. Its unfortunate our stay was cut short because of the reasons stated above, we were hoping this was going to be a much more peaceful apt complex considering the rental rates.

Best rental company in Pittsburgh! I rented with Costello for almost 5 years. John and his team…read morewere always kind, efficient, prompt, and helpful. Our apartment was beautiful, and we barely needed any maintenance requests while living there. From move in to move out, everything was seamless and easy. We really loved our first home together at a Costello property. The only landlord in Pittsburgh that I would recommend and give 5 stars!

From the owner: We are a locally owned residential rental company with units in Shadyside, Squirrel Hill,…read moreFriendship, Highland Park, Lawrenceville, Bloomfield, East Liberty, South Side, Oakland, Aspinwall, Point Breeze, Edgewood, Swissvale, Penn Hills, Beacon Hill, and Braddock. Our successful business model is to provide the best apartments with the best service. Our tenants enjoy renovated, comfortable spaces with access to a friendly office staff, professional maintenance team, and knowledgeable leasing consultants. Our online tenant portal makes it easy to view your lease, pay your rent, submit maintenance requests, and communicate with management. All of our properties are pet friendly for friendly pets with a two animal maximum. We require up to date rabies vaccination records (and licenses for dogs) before they can enter the property, but we don't require additional rent or deposits for pets. There are no breed or weight restrictions. However, all of our tenants are required to carry renter's insurance, so your agent will need to be aware of any animals in your home. We treat each tenant like they are family and each home like it is our own. We are proud that many of our units rent by referrals from current or past tenants. If you are in need of a new place to call home, we invite you to become part of our community. Call today to tour! 412-609-5063

I lived in Fifth and Neville for 3 years. This apartment is…read morevery popular. Don't get me wrong, they are popular because of their prime location, but their service really really sucks. 1) There is no AC in the apartment, so you have to buy your own. Summer is very humid and hot here in Pittsburgh. 2) The garbage area always smells so bad. Garbage is always overflowing. 3) Packages are left in the lobby, it will get lost, your risks to take. 4) The building is basically full of college students, expect to have loud music and party noises during weekend. 5) Rent increases every single year, from the initial 850 to now some ridiculous amount which you have to find out on your own. 6) Hidden fees that they will never tell you when you sign the lease. You have to pay $150 to take your name of the lease? Ridiculous. I would not live in Fifth and Neville ever again... I feel bad for the managers though, they came and left every year. You will get a new manager every year, it shows how much Amore "cares" about their customer service. I didn't want to write a review earlier, but Fifth and Neville kept sending me an email reminding to share my experience with it. So there you go. You are welcome.

The best part is that it's only a 5 minute walk to CMU campus. In addition, I am a runner, so there…read moreare many great routes you can do that start from Fifth, a relatively flat road. The game room is nice in the summertime when it gets too hot outside and you have no individual AC unit (Pro tip: the first floor can sometimes be 15 degrees cooler than the higher floors, excellent for the summer and for quick exits. I live on the first floor.) The one complaint would be that the walls are too thin so I can hear my neighbor's alarms from the bathroom and bedroom. Beware!

Lived in Shadyside Commons for the past 3 years, my first apartment in Pittsburgh. My wife and I…read moredefinitely enjoyed our time here! Location was great, close to everything, also very safe and quiet. Reasonable garage parking, nice gym (looked small but I honestly had never seen more than 3 people in the gym together, usually me by myself...so you would definitely find your equipment available) and patio (closed during winter). We had the loft floor plan which was really cool and came with a lot of storage space as well. The only downside, as mentioned by other residents, is the sound traveling issue. However it depends on your neighbor as well. This past year we had a wonderful neighbor who was extra quiet which made our evenings very peaceful :) Management was approachable and responsible. Angela was such an angel and ALWAYS on top of everything. I would give her six stars if I could! Overall I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone who is looking for a nice place to live in shadyside!

I lived at Shadyside Commons for 2 years. There are definitely pros and cons to living here. The…read morepros are fine but the cons outweigh them. PROS: 1) The building is well maintained with staff who work to keep it that way daily. 2) There is an onsite gym (though it's small) so you don't have to pay for a gym membership. 3) Apartments come with central air, dishwashers, disposals, wall to wall carpet and laundry. 4) Both garage and lot parking are available ($100 for garage, $50 for lot). CONS: 1) Since it's run by a big management company, you'll never be able to negotiate anything -- rent increase, parking charges, length of lease, breaking lease, etc. Everything is set in stone and management won't discuss changing it. 2) If you like to hear every single thing your neighbors are doing -- and I do mean EVERYTHING -- this is the place for you. In my 2 years I've heard the following: Phone conversations Sex Sneezing and coughing Music and TV Incessant walking and stomping from upstairs neighbors (in heels at 630am every day, no less) Appliances that shake your apartment (seriously, they shake so loud and so hard it feels like there's an earthquake happening) Kitchen cabinets opening and closing Putting away silverware Dogs barking Etc. As you can probably tell, the walls/floors/ceilings are THIN. We're talking paper here. If you're a light sleeper or you just like to have peace and quiet in your home, you won't find that here. 3) It's very close to the train tracks, so you'll hear them going by at all hours of the night and day. 4) As Pittsburgh rent goes, it's not cheap. You do get a decent amount of amenities and it's in the nice section of Shadyside (walkable to Walnut), but it's pricey. Overall my experience here was fine. Nice unit, fairly nice landlord, but definitely too much noise from neighboring apartments to make it five stars.

Recently moved into Eastside Bond Apartments-the front desk staff are very friendly and always…read morehelpful with whatever needs you inquire. Especially, Jihad-no matter what the request is, he always goes out of his way to assist and make it happen! Thank you for all your great staff and service . Oh, the building is pretty nice also! Greatly Appreciated, JL

I work at one of the businesses housed in Eastside Bond. I just want to give a shout out to Ralph…read morewho is the go-to maintenance man in the building! He does a great job and the building could not run without him!