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Know What You’re Getting When Renting an Apartment with Utilities Included

Living in an apartment with utilities included often makes it easier to budget and plan your expenses. Seems like a no-brainer, right? Well, it’s definitely a beneficial way of renting so long as you understand exactly what you’re getting. To ensure the most financial gain, pay attention to the following details when deciding on a utilities-included rental.

What Utilities Are Actually Included?

The definition of “utilities included” is rather vague. Talk to the landlord or property manager to discuss exactly what that means for the specific spot you’re eyeing. A lot of times when an apartment advertises “utilities included,” it only covers water and electricity in the monthly cost. Whereas others might additionally cover services like cable and internet—you’ll find this more often in luxury apartment complexes where rent is essentially inflated to cover these costs. Before signing a lease, carefully review the entire rental agreement and see what is paid for and what is not to avoid any discrepancies later.

Pros of Living in a Utilities-Included Apartment

The obvious benefit of living in an apartment with utilities included is that you pay a flat fee for all your rental needs at one time. This type of rent removes unwanted surprises from unpredictable (and unbudgeted) utilities. Utility costs innately shift up and down with seasons—when it’s hot, the AC bill is bound to go up and when it’s cold, you better bet indoor heating is going up as well. But that’s not something renters of utilities-included apartments need to worry about since it’s fixed into monthly rent, which results in overall savings. And if you’re a college student who’s just beginning to practice the art of real-life budgeting, renting an apartment with utilities included is a great start to keeping more money in the bank account each month and maintaining a steady cash flow.

Finding an Apartment with Utilities Included

Getting an apartment with utilities included makes a lot of sense to a lot of people, but finding a lot of utilities-included apartments for rent is another story. Due to the highly appealing financial benefits that come with these types of apartment leases, people tend to hold on to them for a long time, causing a very limited availability in the housing market. The best thing you can do, is prepare—in every way. For example, do your research, target a list of desired apartments with utilities included and talk to property managers informing them of your interest so they can keep you on the radar. Have your application ready, enough saved for a deposit and a copy of your credit report. Once a long-standing tenant’s lease end, this preparation opens the door for yours to begin.

A Financially Sustainable Way of Renting

If the financial aspect of renting an apartment with utilities included would result in a more economically sound living situation, go for the gold. Do your due diligence while looking at options and be proactive and persistent in the competitive market. You’ll reap the perks and be grateful for the all-in route of utilities-included renting.

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A storied history and a fiercely unique personality define the Steel City

College • River • Sports • Football • Baseball • Affordable • Bike-Friendly • Parks • Outdoors • Nature • Historic •

National publications constantly place Pittsburgh near the top of the list for most livable cities in America, and it’s easy to see why. The city has a rich history as an industrial and economic hub, which led to the construction of many grand buildings and public sculptures which still stand today. Downtown in particular is rich with beautifully preserved buildings and lush public parks dating back well over a century, giving the entire community a timeless atmosphere.

Pittsburgh is split into three sections by the rivers passing through the city: Downtown (a.k.a. “The Golden Triangle), the North Side, and the South Side. Each has its fair share of attractions and landmarks: the North Side is home to Heinz Field and PNC Park (making it a perfect area for sports fans), the South Side features big, beautiful greenways and refurbished steel mills, and Downtown is where you’ll find the most variety in dining, nightlife, and entertainment. The Golden triangle area is also a popular area for college students to seek apartments, with Duquesne University, Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh all within close proximity in this section of town.

Explore the City

The historic Frick Art Museum

Heinz Hall Performing Arts Building

Market Square near Forbes Avenue and Market Street

The Fort Pitt Bridge

A view of the Pittsburgh skyline

See Pittsburgh from the Duquesne Incline, a historic cable car

Rent Trends

As of October 2022, the average apartment rent in Pittsburgh, PA is $1,050 for a studio, $931 for one bedroom, $1,647 for two bedrooms, and $2,174 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pittsburgh has decreased by -41.1% in the past year.

Beds	Avg. Sq. Ft.	Avg. Rent
Studio	425 sq.ft.	$1,050 /mo.
1 BR	580 sq.ft.	$931 /mo.
2 BR	980 sq.ft.	$1,647 /mo.
3 BR	1,236 sq.ft.	$2,174 /mo.

Somewhat Walkable

66 out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

37 out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

53 out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Demographics

Statistic	Value
Per Capita Income	$51,636
Median Household Income	$63,756
Total Population	2,305,081 people
Average Age	42 years old
Average Rent	$931

Schools

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

• Point State Park
• Carnegie Museum of Natural History
• Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
• Phipps Conservatory and Gardens
• Schenley Park

Airports

• Pittsburgh International

Living in Pittsburgh

Highlights

University of Pittsburgh campus (Cathedral of Learning), Schenley Park, Allegheny Center, Heinz Field, PNC Park, Carnegie Mellon University, Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

Transportation

Transportation in Pittsburgh is as diverse as its culture. For people looking to rent in the Pittsburgh area, you won't have to bum a ride from a friend because of the number of ways to get to your destination. Pittsburgh has an extensive bus transit system that can take you in walking distance of your home or to the many "park 'n ride" lots where you placed your car.

Pittsburgh also has the "T" light rail transit system as the trolley runs both above the ground and below as it can take you from the North Side into the downtown area and over to the neighborhoods on the South Side. If you decide to rent an apartment up on Mount Washington, you can take the Monongahela Incline down the hillside where you can either take a bus or the "T" into the Golden Triangle. The Gateway Clipper Fleet provides special boat shuttle service along the three rivers to people interested in going to a special event at PNC Park or Heinz Field when boarding at the Station Square dock on the South side. You can also find tons of paratransit and cab services throughout Pittsburgh.

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