This is an unfurnished modern, high ceiling 1-BR apartment on the first floor within a four-unit apartment building in a quiet nice neighborhood. The apartment is recently renovated with a design kitchen, a modern bathroom with high-ceiling tiles and artistic design, one large well-lighted bedrooms with 3 large bay windows, and a living room. Moreover, the apartment has granite windowsills, updated drywall, new insulation, and updated front entry door. The design kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances (stainless freezer, stainless dish washer, food disposal, and recessed light), gorgeous granite countertop, and granite kitchen island. The remodeled bathroom has ceiling high bath tiles, granite vanity top, exhaust fan, and a window that brings in sunlight.
Worrying about gas heating costs in winter time? We have the solution; the apartment is fully insulated and comes with a brand new high efficiency furnace to bring you nice warm winter while keeping the costs down. Can't tolerate 100F heat wave in summer time? We have the solution for you too; the unit has a new central A/C and each room has a ceiling fan, which makes the apartment unit a nice cozy place during a hot summer time.
Tired of going to a laundry store? Yes, the building offers coin-op laundry center (with washer and dryer) for your convenience. Moreover, the apartment has a large concrete parking lot that is available to tenants with additional charge ($40/car/month).
Moreover, the apartment is walker's paradise (walking score: 91) to nearby places in Bloomfield, Shadyside, and East Liberty. Starbucks and restaurants are just 5-minute walk away. Hospitals and universities are nearby. The apartment is ideal for hospital staff and students working at Western Pennsylvania Hospital (WPH), WPH's School of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP), and UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Students can take bus or ride your bike to University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) or Chatham College in a few minutes. For young professionals working at downtown, the apartment is just a few minutes of drive to downtown.
For the after school/work life, it's nice to live in Bloomfield, also known as Pittsburgh's little Italy. Running through Bloomfield, you'll find coffee shops, Polish food, a handful of Asian restaurants (including a favorite Vietnamese place) and one of Pittsburgh's most popular destinations for a tasty burger. With the joy of nice dining places nearby, this apartment is also conveniently located next to the Bloomfield Park, which is ideal for your morning jogging/exercise fitted into your busy city life schedule.
Location (S Mathilda Ave. and Friendship Ave.):
- Short walk to Starbucks, Western Pennsylvania Hospital (WPH), WPH's School of Nursing, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Shadyside Hospital (ideal for hospital staff and students)
- Next to Friendship park in Bloomfield
- Minutes drive/bus ride to Shadyside and Oakland (Pitt, CMU, Chatham College)
- Few minutes of walk to restaurants and convenience stores on Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield
- Available 08/01/2026
- Monthly rent: $1150+ water $40/month/person+ Gas + Electric
- Off-street parking: $40/month/car
- Application fee: $40/person (non-refundable)
- Security deposit (one month of rent) due at lease signing
- No pets
- No smoking
Apartment for rent
$1,150/mo
Fees may apply
217 S Mathilda St #1B, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
1beds
650sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
No pets
Central air
Shared laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Recently renovatedNew insulationGranite windowsillsUpdated drywallDesign kitchenUpdated front entry doorGranite kitchen island
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Zillow last checked: 11 hours ago
Listing updated: February 26, 2026 at 08:33am
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 650 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Utilities fee required
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pittsburgh
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,150+6.5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Listing removed | $1,080$2/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,080+20%$2/sqft |
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| 4/23/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/13/2022 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Bloomfield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pittsburgh Woolslair K-5Grades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Pittsburgh Arsenal 6-8Grades: PK,6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Pittsburgh Obama 6-12Grades: 6-12Distance: 1.2 mi

