Dakota Apartments

259 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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Dakota

259 Melwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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  • Studio–1 Bedrooms
  • 305–780Square Feet

About Dakota

This building is within walking distance of both CMU and PITT campuses. It offers convenient, economical studio and one bedroom apartments.

Dakota is located in the North Oakland Neighborhood and 15213 Zip code of Pittsburgh, PA.

Property Contact Info

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    Licklider

    Studio, 1 Bath, 305 sq ft
    Available Jul 1

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-208305$975

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    Unit DK-208 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Flooring

    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other

    Gosling

    Studio, 1 Bath, 345 sq ft
    Available Jul 1

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-502345$975

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    Unit DK-502 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Flooring

    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other

    Tomlinson

    Studio, 1 Bath, 345 sq ft
    Available Jul 1

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    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-302345$987

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    Unit DK-302 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other
    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Emtage

    Studio, 1 Bath, 360 sq ft
    Available Jul 1

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    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotosView Details
    July 1, 2026DK-207360$987
    July 1, 2026DK-507360$987

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other
    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Unit DK-207 Gallery

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    Unit DK-207 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Flooring

    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other

    Unit DK-507 Gallery

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    Unit DK-507 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other
    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Metcalfe

    Studio, 1 Bath, 390 sq ft
    Available Jul 1
    Cheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this Property

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    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-4390$886

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    Unit DK-4 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other
    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Taylor

    Studio, 1 Bath, 425 sq ft
    Available Jul 1

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    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-103425$1,031

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    Unit DK-103 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other
    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Berners-Lee

    Studio, 1 Bath, 470 sq ft
    Available Jul 1
    Largest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-301470$1,082

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    Unit DK-301 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Flooring

    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other

    Nelson

    Studio, 1 Bath, 390 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableNelson390 sq ft
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  • 1 Bedroom

    Roberts

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 390 sq ft
    Available Jul 1

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    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq FtDepositPhotos
    July 1, 2026DK-106390$1,160

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    Unit DK-106 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning

    Unique Features

    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Other
    • Terrazzo Flooring

    Perlman

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 390 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailablePerlman390 sq ft

    McCahill

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 780 sq ft
     
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableMcCahill780 sq ft
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Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

Property Information

  • 41 Units
  • 5 Stories
  • Built in 1927

Lease Terms

  • 4 - 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$55
Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$275

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Cat

Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$45
Comments:

Max of 2.

Dog

Monthly Pet FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$45
Comments:

Max of 2.

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Fully Equipped Kitchens
  • Nonsmoking Building
  • Other
  • Terrazzo Flooring

Map

259 Melwood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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Nearby Schools

Pittsburgh Weil K-8

Pittsburgh Public Schools
2250 Centre Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (198 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away
5/10

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5

Pittsburgh Public Schools
6200 Stanton Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (448 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
6/10

Pittsburgh Science And Technology Academy 6-12

Pittsburgh Public Schools
107 Thackeray Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-12 (616 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Dakota.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

The Andy Warhol Museum

117 Sandusky St
5 minute drive / 2.75 miles away

Pittsburgh Childrens Museum

10 Children's Way - Allegheny Square
6 minute drive / 3.21 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Aldi

5200 Penn Ave
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Target

6231 Penn Ave
5 minute drive / 1.68 miles away

Goodwill

1118 Chislett St
4 minute drive / 2.18 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Carnegie Mellon University

5000 Forbes Ave
1 minute drive / 0.45 miles away

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

4200 Fifth Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Carlow College

3333 Fifth Ave
3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

5200 Penn Ave
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Giant Eagle

1901 Murray Ave
5 minute drive / 1.75 miles away

Save-A-Lot

725 Ross Ave
7 minute drive / 3.5 miles away

Hospitals

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

200 Lothrop Street
2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away

West Penn Hospital

4800 Friendship Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System

300 Halket Street
3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Phipps Conservatory

1 Schenley Park Pittsburgh
3 minute drive / 1.09 miles away

The Pittsburgh Zoo

7340 Butler Street
5 minute drive / 2.78 miles away

Gateway Clippers

350 West Station Square Drive
6 minute drive / 3.18 miles away

Dakota has 3 parks within 3.2 miles, including Phipps Conservatory, The Pittsburgh Zoo, and Gateway Clippers.

Shopping Centers

Centre Plaza

4815 Centre Ave
1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away

Shadyside Village

810-830 S Aiken Ave
2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

5445 Centre

486 S Graham St
2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

Dakota has 5 shopping centers within 1.5 miles.

Transit Stations

Steel Plaza-47L Library

567 Forbes Ave
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Steel Plaza-42C Castle Shannon

567 Forbes Ave
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Steel Plaza-47S South Hills Village

567 Forbes Ave
5 minute drive / 2.5 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Pittsburgh Studio Apartments $1,583$595$9,993
Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,763$350$7,162
Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,084$550$8,521
Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,159$975$7,520
Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,794$660$9,864
Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments $5,216$2,000$10,000+
Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments $3,595$3,595$3,595

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