628 Blanton Street

$1,250/month - Furnished Room + Private Bath, Private Entrance in Quiet, Beautiful Home with Full Kitchen and Gym, Near CMU/PITT - Ideal for Student/Professional. Flexible Month-to-Month lease.

Available for move in by the end of the month (or possibly a few days earlier)
$1,250/month Utilities Included (High Speed Wifi Internet)
Move-in: $2,500 (this includes the first month + last month + $1,000 deposit) $3,500 total to move in. If you only stay one month, the last month is refunded to you in full, or prorated based on your stay.

A Rare Opportunity in Pgh Peaceful, Clean, and Close to Pitt and CMU!

If you're looking for an affordable, quiet, and well-maintained home near Oakland, this may be perfect for you. I'm a private homeowner (not a large building slumlord) who takes pride in this comfortable, respectful living space.

Your Space:

Private 1-bedroom with newly remodeled private bathroom (see pics).
Furnished with desk, chair, and if needed, a twin bed with bed frame with drawers underneath for extra storage, ready for move-in. Lots of shelving, medicine cabinet in bathroom.
Scenic front window with summer fireworks and fall foliage views.
Your own private entrance and front porch with two comfortable chairs available for seating peaceful, perfect for reading or relaxing.

Home Features:

Large, fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, and laundry room.
Home gym (power rack, high quality barbell, weights, resistance bands, 65" TV in gym).
Brick patio with grill.
Detached garage with man door for your car only + easy street parking.
Quiet, clean household (I live upstairs and respect your private space).

Who This is Perfect For:

Looking for a grad student, young professional, academics etc., someone responsible who values peace, cleanliness, and mutual respect.
Smoke-free home, no parties, no heavy drinking
Absolutely no recreational drug use.This includes marijuana use in any form, including as a vape or e-cigarette or joint or any other device involving THC, no exceptions!
Guest visits allowed up to four nights each month. No live-in partners or subletting allowed.
You must immediately clean up after yourself in all shared spaces.

Transportation and Location Highlights:

5-minute walk to CMU Shuttle + bus stops (93 Hazelwood, 58 Greenfield).
~15-min bus ride to CMU/Pitt comfortable, heated/AC buses.

Important Transporation Note: I've found it's far easier to take an air-conditioned or heated bus from Greenfield to Oakland (a short bus ride), than to live in Oakland and walk 15 minutes through the extreme heat and cold of Pittsburgh's summer and winter months.

14 min walk to Giant Eagle / 10-min walk to Squirrel Hill.
30 min scenic walk to CMU/Pitt via Schenley Park.
Quick access to Boulevard of the Allies.
3-minute walk to Mondays Brewing Co.

Home Amenities:

New windows and doors = quiet, comfortable.
Stainless steel appliances: dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven.
High-quality washer/dryer in basement.
Kitchen stocked with cookware.
Cabinet space will be provided in kitchen and pantry.

About Me:

I'm a researcher at Apodaca Lab (University of Pittsburgh). Friendly, respectful, and quiet I maintain the space carefully and respond promptly to any maintenance needs. I welcome people of all backgrounds.

If interested, please email me at: drc43 at pitt dot edu, with a brief intro including:

Where you'll be working/studying.
Info about your income/funding and monthly budget.
Desired move-in/move-out dates + any questions. This is a rare month-to-month lease that offers flexibility.

Showings available on weekend afternoons and evenings.

To sign I'll need to see photo ID and proof of income and I always do a full background check. If you have very little rental history you may need a cosigner.