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COLLEGE LIFE, UPGRADED.

Four Communities. Find Your Fit.

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University Commons – Apartments Near University of Pittsburgh

University Commons Apartments offers student accommodation just steps from Carnegie Mellon University and Carlow University. Home to four unique communities—including The Caroline, which is now pre-leasing—you can choose the apartment style, floor plan, and price point that best fits your unique requirements. Plus, these apartments are near the University of Pittsburgh as well.

These apartments in Oakland, Pittsburgh, combine the convenience of off-campus living with responsive maintenance, resident events, and exclusive Walnut Perks.

The apartment everyone wants in on.

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Oakland's newest community is officially pre-leasing for the 2027-2028 school year! 

The Caroline combines modern design, premium amenities, and a walk-to-campus location to create a student living experience unlike anything else in Oakland. Schedule a tour to get first dibs on floor plans, coordinate with your friends, and move into University Commons newest student community together before everyone else catches on.

THE GOOD KIND OF LANDLORD.

Professionally managed by Walnut Capital, these student apartments in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offer four student communities with a responsive maintenance team, a variety of floorplans, online resident services and a local management team that's more than happy to help.

FOUR COMMUNITIES. ONE TRUSTED NAME.

From classic college living to premium residences, you'll find studios, shared floor plans, and by-the-bed leasing options designed to fit every requirement.

FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLANS

Whether you're living solo or with your crew, University Commons offers a variety of layouts to fit your lifestyle.

WALK TO CAMPUS

Forget long commutes. Live just minutes from class, dining, hospitals, and everything else Oakland has to offer.

YOUR BEST YEARS START HERE
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WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE UNIVERSITY COMMONS

More choices. Better fit. No settling. With four unique communities, a variety of price points, studio to five-bedroom apartments, and by-the-bed leasing with roommate matching at The Caroline, University Commons makes it easy to find your ideal home base.

ROUND THE CLOCK SERVICE

Customer service is the name of the game. We know that, and we take it seriously.

AWARD WINNING MANAGEMENT

Voted Best Real Estate Company in the Pitt News Best of Readers Poll by more than 40,000 students, faculty, and staff, Walnut Capital has spent over 25 years creating places people love to call home.

Get in touch today and let’s talk leases!

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STUDENT APPROVED. PARENT TRUSTED.

From your first tour to move-in day (and every maintenance request in between), we're here to make college living easier.

THE HARDEST DECISION? PICKING JUST ONE. 

Search by move-in date, bedrooms, and budget to explore four University Commons communities to find the apartment that's right for you.

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