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    Forward Shady Apartments

    5841 Forward Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

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    Apartment building
    Studio-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Parking lot
    Air conditioning (central)
    Shared laundry

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Studio, 1 ba
    $1,254+
    -- sqft
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $1,445+
    -- sqft
    2 bd, 1 ba
    $1,774+
    -- sqft

    What's special

    Fitness center
    Hit the gym at home
    This building offers a fitness center. Only 16% of buildings in Pittsburgh have this feature.
    Seniors 62 and older and persons with mobility impairments 18 years of age and older. Rent is 30 % of annual adjusted gross income Forward Shady Apartments is located in the vibrant Squirrel Hill neighborhood and close to restaurants, shops and entertainment.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon - Fri:8 am - 4 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Accessibility
    • Disabled Access
    Community Rooms
    • Conference Room
    • Fitness Center
    • Game Room
    • Library
    • Lounge
    • Party Room
    Other
    • Laundry: Shared
    Outdoor common areas
    • Patio
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Intercom
    Services & facilities
    • 24 Hour Maintenance
    • Elevator
    • Online Rent Payment

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Garbage Disposal
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    Cooling
    • Central Air Conditioning
    Flooring
    • Carpet
    • Laminate
    • Vinyl
    Heating
    • Gas
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • One year
    Pets
    Large dogs
    • Not allowed
    Small dogs
    • Allowed
    Cats
    • Allowed
    Parking
    • Parking Lot

    Special Features

    • Emergency Medical System
    • Greenhouse
    • On Site Service Cordinator

    Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill South

    Areas of interest

    Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    90 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    53 / 100
    Good Transit
    67 / 100
    Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Pittsburgh

    GreatSchools rating

    Points of Interest

    Groceries

    		Distance
    Fine Wine & Good Spirits1 mi
    Save-Mor Beer & Pop Warehouse0.9 mi
    Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard0.6 mi
    Giant Eagle1 mi
    Fine Wine & Good Spirits0.5 mi
    Forward Shady Apartments has 5 grocery stores within a 1 mile distance.

    Shopping

    		Distance
    Squirrel Hill Shopping District0.3 mi
    Littles Shoes0.6 mi
    Marshalls1 mi
    Eyetique0.2 mi
    CVS Pharmacy1 mi
    Forward Shady Apartments has 5 shopping centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Parks and recreation

    		Distance
    Frick Park0.8 mi
    JCC Pittsburgh - Fitness0.6 mi
    The Pittsburgh Golf Club1 mi
    Frick Park Blue Slide Playground0.8 mi
    Bob O'Connor Golf Course0.9 mi
    Forward Shady Apartments has 5 parks and recreation locations within a 1 mile distance.

    Fitness

    		Distance
    Frick Park0.8 mi
    JCC Pittsburgh - Fitness0.6 mi
    Frick Park Blue Slide Playground0.8 mi
    Wightman Playground at Wightman Park1 mi
    Victoria's School of Dance and Rhythm1 mi
    Forward Shady Apartments has 5 fitness centers within a 1 mile distance.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Forward Shady Apartments?

    Forward Shady Apartments has a walk score of 90, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of Forward Shady Apartments?

    Forward Shady Apartments has a transit score of 53, it has good transit.

    What schools are assigned to Forward Shady Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Forward Shady Apartments include Pittsburgh Colfax K-8, Pittsburgh Allderdice High School, and Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12.

    Does Forward Shady Apartments have in-unit laundry?

    No, but Forward Shady Apartments has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Forward Shady Apartments in?

    Forward Shady Apartments is in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood in Pittsburgh, PA.

    What are Forward Shady Apartments's policies on pets?

    Large dogs are not allowed.

    This is an income restricted propertyThis property offers housing at affordable prices. Renters or households must meet income requirements, and the property manager may have additional eligibility criteria.