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5701 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 903-9073
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Essex House Apartments

5701 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 903-9073
Essex House Apartments in Pittsburgh, PA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,495-$5,600Pricing
  • 480–1,180Square Feet

About Essex House Apartments

Welcome home to the best in comfort and convenience! The Essex House consists of huge one and two bedroom units, at 760 and 1180 square feet respectively. With two styles of apartments, the Essex House has everything you need and more in an apartment community. Newly remodeled apartments feature hardwood flooring, open floor plans, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Traditional apartments feature wall to wall carpet and eat-in kitchens. Every apartment at the Essex House comes with a spacious balcony and a fully equipped kitchen with an electric range, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Closet space is definitely not hard to come by with the large walk-in closets that are offered in all the two-bedroom and most of the one-bedroom apartments. Located in Shadyside, near the East End, the Essex House is close to shopping, public transportation, hospitals and universities. The Essex House is known as one of the most desirable locations to call home. Make it yours!

Essex House Apartments is located in the East Liberty Neighborhood and 15206 Zip code of Pittsburgh, PA. This community is professionally managed by McQuarters Realty Company

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Essex House Apartments offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,495 and having 480–1,180 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio Furnished

    $2,800

    Studio, 1 Bath, 480 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,800Available NowStudio Furnished480 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Intercom
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $2,800
  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bedroom

    $1,495

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 760 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,495Available Now1 Bedroom760 sq ft$1,495

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Intercom
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Freezer
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Tile Floors
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,495

    Deposit

    • $1,495 deposit
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bedroom

    $1,950

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1180 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,950Available Now2 Bedroom1180 sq ft$1,950

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Intercom
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Tile Floors
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Walk-In Closets
    • Window Coverings

    Unique Features

    • Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,950

    Deposit

    • $1,950 deposit

    2 Bedroom Furnished

    $5,600

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1096 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $5,600Available Now2 Bedroom Furnished1096 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Heating
    • Intercom
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Freezer
    • Granite Countertops
    • Kitchen
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Stainless Steel Appliances

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $5,600
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 168 Units
  • 16 Stories
  • Built in 1974
  • Renovated In 2005

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$60
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee$100

Utilities & Essentials

Water & Sewage FeeiMonthly Sewage Fee: 1 bedroom apartment: $60.00, 2 bedroom apartment: $70.00$60/mo

Other Fees

Storage Fees

Storage Locker

Storage Deposit$0
Storage Rent$0/mo
Storage Rent$0/mo
Storage Deposit$0

Parking Fees

Garage

Parking Fee$100/mo

Surface Lot

Parking Fee$75/mo

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

  • Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center
  • Water & Sewage Fee

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Guest Apartment
  • Recycling
  • Public Transportation
  • Doorman
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Lounge
  • Elevator

Outdoor Features

  • Sundeck
  • Controlled Access

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Pool

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Eat In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Tile Floors
  • Window Coverings
  • Hardwood Floors

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
Google Map

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5701 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Thursday8:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday8:00 am–4:30 pm
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex House Apartments

Where is Essex House Apartments located?

Essex House Apartments is located at 5701 Centre Ave near the East Liberty area of Pittsburgh, PA

What is the current rent range at Essex House Apartments?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Essex House Apartments currently range from $1,495 to $5,600

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Essex House Apartments are
  • Monday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Essex House Apartments Apartments are 14.43% cheaper than the average apartment in the East Liberty area, and 19.33% more expensive than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the East Liberty Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,800$2,065+$73535.6%
    1 Bedroom$1,495$2,467-$972-39.4%
    2 Bedroom$1,950$3,222-$1,272-39.5%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Pittsburgh

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$2,800$1,551+$1,24980.5%
    1 Bedroom$1,495$1,799-$304-16.9%
    2 Bedroom$1,950$2,065-$115-5.6%

    Methodology: On 10/26/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 469 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Essex House Apartments (East Liberty), and 4541 other apartment communities in Pittsburgh using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/26/2025

  • Family Friendly 3.0

    Family Friendly apartments feature the best community amenities for larger families like larger floorplans, playgrounds and day care options.

    Rating Factors

    This 3.0-star Family Friendly rating is based on the following features:

    • Doorman
    • Fitness Center
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Controlled Gate Access
    • Maintenance on site
    • Elevator(s)
    • Swimming Pool(s)
    • Dishwashers
    • Eat in Kitchen or Dining Rooms
    • Tile Floors
    • Guest Apartments
    • Public Transportation
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Lounge
    • Sundeck(s)
    • Sauna
    • Balconies
    • Storage Spaces
    • Tub/Showers
    • Intercoms
    • Heating
    • Air Conditioning
    • Kitchens
    • Disposals
    • Freezers
    • Granite Countertops
    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Window Coverings
    • Cable Ready
    See more
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  • Transit Friendly 3.4

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

5.0
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

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  • 10 year experience with Essex House

    February 10, 2020
    My experience of the management within this building has been excellent. Gina and Stacey have been more than kind in listening to and addressing my needs. I have been here 10 years, and will continue having this as my residence for years to come. There are many young people moving in and out of here yearly. The young students and interns find this as a convenient location and financially a good price for them. Word of mouth fills the units from one school year to the next. The frequent ...
    changeover of residents create a toll on the management staff. However, I have observed them move through every season with professionalism and care. It is not an easy task to serve so many new people within each unit ... attempting to address their needs as they move in and out. There are young and old who live in this building. I totally enjoy the interaction with the many nationalities and ages of people who reside here.
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    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Pittsburgh Obama 6-12

Pittsburgh Public Schools
515 North Highland Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-12 (750 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
5/10

Pittsburgh Allderdice High School

Pittsburgh Public Schools
2409 Shady Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1362 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
4/10

Pittsburgh Colfax K-8

Pittsburgh Public Schools
2332 Beechwood Boulevard
Public School - Grades K-8 (732 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.0 miles away
7/10

Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5

Pittsburgh Public Schools
6200 Stanton Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-5 (448 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 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 Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Essex House Apartments.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

The Andy Warhol Museum

117 Sandusky St
8 minute drive / 3.89 miles away

Pittsburgh Childrens Museum

10 Children's Way - Allegheny Square
8 minute drive / 4.16 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Target

6231 Penn Ave
1 minute drive / 0.46 miles away

Aldi

5200 Penn Ave
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Goodwill

1118 Chislett St
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Chatham University

Woodland Road
2 minute drive / 0.84 miles away

Carnegie Mellon University

5000 Forbes Ave
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

4200 Fifth Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.83 miles away

Groceries

Aldi

5200 Penn Ave
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Giant Eagle

1901 Murray Ave
5 minute drive / 1.73 miles away

Save-A-Lot

725 Ross Ave
5 minute drive / 2.69 miles away

Hospitals

Children's Home Of Pittsburgh

5324 Penn Avenue
1 minute drive / 0.51 miles away

West Penn Hospital

4800 Friendship Avenue
2 minute drive / 0.88 miles away

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

200 Lothrop Street
4 minute drive / 2.05 miles away

Parks and Recreation

The Pittsburgh Zoo

7340 Butler Street
5 minute drive / 1.73 miles away

Phipps Conservatory

1 Schenley Park Pittsburgh
4 minute drive / 2.11 miles away

Gateway Clippers

350 West Station Square Drive
9 minute drive / 4.41 miles away

Essex House Apartments has 3 parks within 4.4 miles, including The Pittsburgh Zoo, Phipps Conservatory, and Gateway Clippers.

Shopping Centers

Eastside

5932-5996 Penn Cir S
1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away

Shadyside Plaza

211-223 S Highland Ave
1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

5445 Centre

486 S Graham St
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Essex House Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

Steel Plaza-47L Library

567 Forbes Ave
7 minute drive / 3.71 miles away

Steel Plaza-42C Castle Shannon

567 Forbes Ave
7 minute drive / 3.71 miles away

Steel Plaza-47S South Hills Village

567 Forbes Ave
7 minute drive / 3.71 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Pittsburgh Studio Apartments $1,551$600$5,434
Pittsburgh 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,799$645$5,612
Pittsburgh 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,065$679$7,355
Pittsburgh 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,120$845$9,149
Pittsburgh 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,627$1,350$4,325
Pittsburgh 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,244$2,500$4,604
Pittsburgh 6 Bedroom Apartments $4,305$4,098$4,512

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