628 Blanton Street

$800 * Furnished Room + Private Bath, Private Entrance in Quiet, Beautiful Home with Full Kitchen and Gym, Near CMU/PITT -- Ideal for Student/Professional

Available Aug 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027 (possibly available a day early on 31st of July 2026)
$800/month + one half of utilities and High Speed Wifi Internet (estimate about $250/month for your half)
Move-in: $1,800 (first month + $1,000 deposit)

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 providing a comfortable, respectful living space.

Your Space:

* Private 1-bedroom with newly remodeled private bathroom (see pics).
* Furnished with desk, chair, and twin bed -- ready for move-in. Lots of shelving, medicine cabinet.
* 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 -- just you and me (I live upstairs and respect your private space).

Who This is Perfect For:

* Looking for a grad student, young professional, academics etc., who value peace, cleanliness, and mutual respect.
* Smoke-free home, no parties, no heavy drinking, no recreational drug use.
* Occasional overnight guests okay, but no live-in partners.
* Light cleaning of shared spaces expected.

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 Note: I've found it's much easier to take an air-conditioned or heated bus from Greenfield to Oakland (about 10-15 minutes), 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, and room for your own.

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 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.

Showings available weekdays: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

To sign I'll need to see photo ID and proof of income or funds.