628 Blanton Street

$850 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)
$850/month + one half of utilities and High Speed Wifi Internet (estimate about $250/month for your half).
Move-in: $2,700 (first month + last month (July 2027) + $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., 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.
Guest visits allowed up to four nights each month. No live-in partners or subletting allowed.
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 far 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 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.

Showings available on weekend afternoon and evening.

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