Castle Shannon, PA 225 Apartments for Rent

Comedian Dennis Miller grew up in Castle Shannon. His acerbic stand-up act led to a television series, and among his most well known quotes is, "I rant, therefore I am."

Not far from the larger town of Mt. Lebanon and the major cultural enclave of Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon is a pleasant community of just over 8,300 residents that has ample public transportation and green space within its borders--no ranting necessary. Settled in 1786 by families seeking agricultural land and timber, the most impressive farm was named Castle Shanahan. The name eventually mutated to Castle Shannon. In 1872, the Pittsburgh and Castle Shannon Railroad line stimulated the town's growth by providing good transportation into Pittsburgh.

Moving to Town

Looking for rental properties in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania? Check out the places to live in this friendly community online or in the local paper, and be sure to explore the city yourself by car or on foot to find the best rental for you. You can find many apartments for rent, even pet-friendly apartments, here. Your landlord may ask for a copy of your credit report, proof of income, or ID, so be sure to have them handy when you're ready to rent. Give yourself a month to find the right spot, vacancies can be hard to come by.

Neighborhoods

You won't need your own car here. There's a lively business district right in the heart of town, and metro light rail stops take you from this area into Pittsburgh with ease.

Castle Shannon Borough Center: Urban in density, with ample public transportation and two community parks, this neighborhood offers many medium-sized to smaller single family residences and apartments for rent and a solid mix of owners and renters. Properties are older here, many built between 1940 and 1999. When you're feeling fancy, head to Mitchell's Fish Market or Bistro 19.

Library Road / Hamilton Road: This urban neighborhood contains a variety of one- and two-bedroom houses built prior to 1940, as well as many built from 1940 to 1969. Single-family homes and townhomes are the norm here, and while many are owner occupied, rentals can be found with a little looking. Small parks are also a part of this area of town.

Past and Present Life in Castle Shannon

Once a center for mining, today this borough in Alleghany County is a tree-lined community offering many civic and community programs from sports leagues to arts programs. From the annual Community Day festivities in May to on-going recycling and tree planting efforts, this is an area with a lot of civic pride and cultural activities. A bedroom community of Pittsburgh, Castle Shannon is perched in a green valley just six miles away from the big city, filled with well maintained streets, comfortable homes, and a thriving business district. The borough also provides easy access to all major highways, and a light rail transit system that is a model of efficient transport.