Pittsburgh Apartments

Information for Pittsburgh Apartment Renters

Pittsburgh, population 333,563 is located in Allegheny County and is the largest inland port in the United States. Pittsburgh, “The Steel City” was the place where many of America's heavy industries grew most strongly during the 19th century, such as steel, aluminum, and plate glass. The industrial base has shifted from heavy industry to a greater emphasis on high tech and education. Downtown Pittsburgh offers high end restaurants and shops, and an exciting nightlife. Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of the Allegheny River and the Monongahela River, which then form the Ohio River. Renter occupied housing is 42 % of total housing.