Swissvale Apartment Renter's Guide
Swissvale Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Swissvale has a long history of supporting its feistiest citizens. This small spot is named after a farm owned by abolitionist and feminist Jane Swisshelm. The legacy of equality lives on! Her father in law John Swisshelm served under George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
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Swissvale has a long history of supporting its feistiest citizens. This small spot is named after a farm owned by abolitionist and feminist Jane Swisshelm. The legacy of equality lives on! Her father in law John Swisshelm served under George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
This 1.3 mile borough, a suburb of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, has almost 9,000 residents. Conveniently located to the culture, entertainment and retail options of the big city, Swissvale maintains a feeling of small-town bliss. The small Pittsburgh offshoot is just close enough to jump into the proud Midwestern industrial city at a moment's notice, but far enough away to enjoy the calmness and pace of suburbia.
Moving to Town
Looking for rental houses in Swissvale, PA? You can find apartments for rent, duplexes for rent, and a home for rent in this community. Start your search at least a month before you intend to move, as this is a location many people would choose as a home. Look for rentals online, in the local area newspapers, and by driving or walking through the community on foot. Once you've found the spot you want to rent, be sure to come ready to sign a lease -- bring your ID, credit report and copies of your bank statement to please your future landlord.
To save yourself from moving when the weather is too hot, avoid July through August. To go with that, stay away from winter months since slipping and sliding on icy ground with heavy boxes might not be conducive to your good health.
Neighborhoods
Located close to major highway I-376, this community offers several distinct neighborhoods to choose from when seeking a rental. Check out as many as you can to avoid the dreaded Renter's Remorse!
Raymond St / Oak Grove Ave: Bordering Nine Mile Run stream and the large Nine Mile Run Meadows park, real estate here consists of medium to small single-unit homes and apartments, some historic, many built from 1940 to 1969.
Borough Center: The heart of town has an urban density, and offers retail shops and cafes, as well as single-unit homes and apartment complexes with a mix of owners and renters. Some historic buildings share space with residences built mostly between 1940 and 1969.
S Braddock Ave / Woodstock Ave: Both owners and renters thrive on these tree-lined streets, in medium size and smaller single-unit homes and apartments. There are quite a few historic structures built prior to 1939, and many structures constructed between 1940 and 1969.
Church St / Monongahela Ave: Les Getz Park is the pretty green space that is located in this urban community, where single-unit homes and apartments for rent that are both small and medium in size are occupied by a solid mix of owners and renters. Some historic structures are in this part of town, but most residences were built between 1940 and 1969.
Life in Swissvale
The Monongahela River borders this pleasant borough, with excellent walking and biking paths, and scenic overlooks. You can follow the river all the way into Pittsburgh.
The large green space of Frick Park includes Nine Mile Run Meadows and a large community garden. Natural beauty plus facilities for sporting events make this park a solid draw for all members of Swissvale.
For shopping, Edgewood Town Center offers many retail options, and of course, with Pittsburgh just 15 minutes away, there are plenty of other shopping experiences available to residents.
While there is public transportation in the area, most residents commute to work in a private automobile.