The Bridge on Forbes Apartments, Pittsburgh

Monthly installments cover internet, cable, and trash. The shared spaces at Bridges Apt are easy to use in everyday student life. The business center and collaboration rooms give you a quieter place to work on assignments or group projects. 

The 24-hour fitness center is also useful if your class schedule changes from day to day, and Peloton bikes give you another option for quick workouts without leaving the building. When you want to take a break, the coffee bar and lounge are good spots to relax or catch up with friends. The outdoor courtyard feels more laid-back, with fire pits that work well for casual evenings outside. Covered parking is available in an access-controlled garage. Having a furry friend with you? Bridge on Forbes apartments are also pet-friendly. There is even a stand-up tanning bed for residents who want to use it.

Location of The Bridge on Forbes and What's Hot

The Bridge on Forbes sits on Forbes Avenue in Oakland. This puts residents inside one of Pittsburgh's main university districts rather than in a residential area far from campus. Food, coffee, and basic errands can be handled on foot. Larger parks and cultural attractions are also within a short trip. The address has strong walkability and transit access.

Daily Essentials

• CVS Pharmacy: roughly 0.1 miles away and only a couple of minutes on foot.
• Forbes Street Market: about 0.4 miles from the property. Allow roughly 8–10 minutes on foot for groceries and basic food shopping. 
• Groceria Merants: about 0.4 miles away on Bates Street. The small neighborhood grocery carries produce and everyday staples. 

Restaurants and Cafes

• Sciulli's Pizza: 0.05 miles away, as one of the closest quick-food options to the Bridges on Forbes.
• La Prima Espresso: around 0.1 miles away for coffee before class
• Treats 'N Beans: about 0.2 miles away, and another easy option for coffee or something sweet.

Parks, Culture, and Shopping

• Carnegie Museum of Natural History: about 0.9 miles away or a 16-minute walk. It shares the Oakland museum district with the Carnegie Museum of Art. 
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: about 1.3 miles away or around a 25-minute walk. It works well for a longer break away from campus streets.
• Southside Works: around 1.5 miles away and about a 4-minute drive for larger shopping trips.

Universities

• Duquesne University: a 6-minute drive or 13 minutes by bus.

Transport near Bridge on Forbes Pitt

3423 Forbes Avenue sits directly on the Forbes Avenue transit corridor. Buses are the main option for everyday travel from Oakland. Downtown stations of Pittsburgh's light-rail network are a short drive or bus trip away. PRT currently serves the Forbes/Meyran and Forbes/McKee corridor with several routes.

• Forbes Ave + McKee Pl: one of the closest bus stops to the property, and roughly a short 2-minute walk. Current PRT service through this stop includes routes such as 61B, 61C, and 61D. Route 81 also runs through the Forbes Avenue corridor.
• Steel Plaza Station: about 2.1 miles away and around a 4-minute drive in light traffic. Students can connect here with Pittsburgh's light-rail system for Downtown and South Hills trips
• Pittsburgh Amtrak Station: around 2.4 miles away and about a 5-minute drive.
• Pittsburgh International Airport: around 19.3 miles away and about a 29-minute drive.