Built in 1928 as a hotel originally and remodeled into apartments mid-century, the building has 7 stories, 1 passenger elevator, 1 freight elevator, 2 stairwells. Pay-per-load laundry is available in the basement.
The apartments at The Frontenac include one bedrooms, studios, and efficiencies. On each floor there are 9 studios, 1 efficiency and 1 one bedroom for a total of 70 units. The apartments all get lots of daylight and all have hardwood floors in the living areas.
Special offer
Frontenac
490 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
- Special offer! Summer Discount for studios:
$100 per month reductionExpires September 1, 2025
Apartment building
Studio-1 bed
Pet-friendly
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 450 | Sep 24 | $1,031 |
| 450 | Sep 15 | $1,031 |
 | 450 | Sep 24 | $1,031 |
| 450 | Sep 24 | $1,031 |
 | 840 | Now | $1,319 |
| 839 | Now | $1,319 |
What's special
Lots of daylight
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | By appointment only |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Laundry: Shared
Security
- Controlled Access
- Intercom
Services & facilities
- 24 Hour Maintenance
- Bicycle Storage
- Elevator
- Online Maintenance Portal
- Online Rent Payment
Unit Features
Appliances
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Gas
Internet/Satellite
- Cable TV Ready
- High-speed Internet Ready
Policies
Pets
Small dogs
- Not allowed
Cats
- Allowed
Large dogs
- Not allowed
Special Features
- 1 Mile From Shadyside Hospital
- Chatham University, Within A 10-minute Walk, Provides More Than 60 Programs In Health And Lab Sciences, Business And Communications And The Arts And Humanities.
- City Of Pittsburgh Permit Parking Accessible
- Grocery Stores Within A 10-minute Bus Ride Include Whole Foods Market, Market District Supermarket, Tokyo Japanese Food Store, Aldi, Trader Joe's And Target.
- Pittsburgh Center For The Arts, Offering Arts Education Programs, Classes And Workshops As Well As Contemporary Art Exhibitions And Special Events, Is Within A 10-minute Walk.
- Public Transportation Stops In Front Of Building, Less Than 10 Min Walk To Downtown Express Busway
Neighborhood: Shadyside
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Pittsburgh
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5Grades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Pittsburgh Colfax K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Pittsburgh Obama 6-12Grades: 6-12Distance: 1 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Frontenac?
Frontenac has a walk score of 84, it's very walkable.
What is the transit score of Frontenac?
Frontenac has a transit score of 66, it has good transit.
What schools are assigned to Frontenac?
The schools assigned to Frontenac include Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5, Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, and Pittsburgh Obama 6-12.
Does Frontenac have in-unit laundry?
No, but Frontenac has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is Frontenac in?
Frontenac is in the Shadyside neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA.
What are Frontenac's policies on pets?
Small dogs are not allowed. Large dogs are not allowed.
