Ideal Location...

[speagles84]

Originally Posted by BrianTH

I want to say you should be able to get a 1BR in Oakmont/Plum somewhere in the 500s, but don't hold me to it.

Incidentally, is a roommate a possibility? It can help both with making rent and safety concerns.

Edit: If she doesn't feel comfortable in Lawrenceville, Morningside, and Highland Park, I wouldn't hold out much hope for Millvale (I think they are all fine, personally).

I'd agree when it comes to safety, its just she wants to be without a roomate and has very high standards when it comes to areas to live. 500 would be ideal though in Oakmont, I'll have to look.

[Hopes]

Oakmont was my first thought. You'd be amazed at some of the affordable rentals there.

Check out Blawnox too.

Springdale is safe and super cheap.

Originally Posted by I_Like_Spam

There is a fairly large apartment complex, the Shaler Highlands, right above the KMart Plaza at Rte 8 and Middle Road that doesn't look terribly expensive and is very convenient to Rte 28 and shopping.

Also known as Little Calcutta. Since she has high standards, I doubt she would be interested. The amenities are run down, such as tennis courts overgrown with weeds surrounded by rusty fences.

[gg]

1. Aspinwall is probably the best choice for commute to Oakland/Tarentum and the nicest, but expensive.
2. Oakmont is good and would be cheaper, but the commutes are harder. Still it is a good choice. The one Brian posted is in a good enough location.
3. Blawnox is also a good choice.
4. Springdale/Cheswick are both safe and cheaper than the rest.

Good luck.

[speagles84]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I talked to her this morning and showed her Oakmont. She seems to like it there very much.

[BrianTH]

Happy to help, and I hope it works out!