Know Pittsburgh? Please help!!

[TechieTransplant]

Originally Posted by Katiana

I honestly think the best way to find out what's right for you is to go out there and look around. Everybody so far has given good advice.

That's correct; so many times I read where people have signed a lease or bought property and then ask questions after the fact. When we were looking for a new home, we drove the neighborhoods at all times of the day and night.

[PeterRabbit]

Originally Posted by Miaiam

I'm sorry guys! I forgot to ask you about Lawrenceville and Stanton Heights area ? How do you like them ?

Stanton Hts. and Lawrenceville have gone down hill over the years. Stanton Hts. is better I think if you get in the more residential section away from Garfield, on the eastern side of Stanton Ave. At the bottom of Stanton Ave., either direction, is good bus service and there's bus stops on Stanton itself.

There has always been affordable places to live in Squirrel Hill. Somebody posted they were renting there for $525 (maybe plus electric) for a one or two BR. Most likely that's in a converted house but that's what most apts. are in the city. They may look older on the outside but that doesn't mean they're rundown inside. I don't know of any areas there to avoid and I think it's a lot safer than Shadyside and with less common crime.