The Caroline is scheduled to open in Fall 2027 and is now pre-leasing for the 2027–2028 school year. Get a head start on finding your next apartment in Oakland, Pittsburgh!

Yes! Every three-bedroom apartment at The Caroline comes fully furnished, making your move to Oakland a whole lot easier. Contact our leasing team for a complete list of included furniture and apartment features.

The Caroline brings fully furnished three-bedroom apartments, individual leasing, roommate matching, and next-level community amenities together in one convenient Oakland location. With spaces for studying, fitness, entertainment, and relaxation, it's designed to make the most of life near campus.

Yes! Don't have roommates lined up? No problem. The Caroline offers roommate matching to help residents find people to share their three-bedroom apartment with.

The Caroline is professionally managed by Walnut Capital, a Pittsburgh-based real estate company. Residents benefit from a local management team and access to resident services and maintenance support.

Yes! The Caroline is offering hard hat tours while construction is underway. Contact our leasing team to schedule a tour and learn what areas are available to preview.

Getting started is easy! Contact our leasing team to explore available three-bedroom floor plans, pricing, and leasing options. Once you've found your fit, our team can guide you through the online application process.

Yes! The Caroline offers by-the-bed leasing, meaning each resident signs an individual lease for their bedroom within a shared three-bedroom apartment. It's a convenient option for students looking to live with roommates.

The Caroline is currently pre-leasing for the 2027–2028 school year. Contact our leasing team for current lease terms, rates, availability, and important move-in dates.

The Caroline offers fully furnished three-bedroom student apartments in Oakland, Pittsburgh. Designed for shared living, these apartments combine private bedrooms and bathrooms with comfortable common areas.

A guarantor or co-signer may be required if an applicant does not meet the property's income or screening requirements. Our leasing team can explain the application qualifications and guarantor requirements.

Walnut Capital requires renters insurance at University Commons. Contact The Caroline's leasing team to confirm the coverage requirements and documentation needed before move-in.

Our community fully complies with all federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws, as well as the City’s standards in the Oakland Zoning Overlay District. We welcome applications from anyone interested in exploring our individual, by-the-bed leasing options, which are open to everyone regardless of student status.

Absolutely! If you already have your roommates picked out, our leasing team can help you explore available apartments and coordinate your living arrangements.

The Caroline offers opportunities for groups of friends, athletic teams, and student organizations to coordinate apartments near one another. Contact our leasing team to discuss available options and group leasing opportunities.

The Caroline is scheduled to welcome residents in Fall 2027. Contact the leasing team for your specific lease start date, move-in instructions, and key pickup information.

Yes! Every three-bedroom apartment at The Caroline comes fully furnished, making your move to Oakland a whole lot easier. Contact our leasing team for a complete list of included furniture and apartment features.

Yes! The Caroline’s three-bedroom apartments each have two or three bathrooms, all private to the apartment, so you won’t share with anyone outside your unit. Most bathrooms are attached to a bedroom and others are off the hallway, depending on the floor plan.

Yes! Apartments at The Caroline include in-unit washers and dryers, making laundry day one less thing to worry about.

Yes! The Caroline is planned to feature more than 20 private study rooms, along with collaborative workspaces and additional study areas for everything from solo study sessions to group projects.

Yes! The Caroline's planned fitness amenities include a high-performance fitness center, yoga and flex studio, outdoor training space, and multipurpose sports court.

Yes! The Caroline's planned outdoor amenities include a courtyard with fire pits, grilling stations, turf space, and areas designed for gathering, relaxing, and spending time with friends.

Walnut Capital residents can use the online RentCafe Resident Portal or Walnut Capital App to manage payments, review lease information, and submit maintenance requests.

The Caroline at University Commons pairs fully furnished three-bedroom apartments with shared amenities for studying, recreation, and relaxing in Oakland. Private bathrooms, individual leasing, and roommate matching make it easier to compare living arrangements, while spaces throughout the community give residents more ways to spend time outside their apartments.

Furnished Apartments and Private Living Spaces

Each apartment comes fully furnished and includes three bedrooms and private bathrooms. In-unit laundry adds a practical convenience to the everyday routine, while individual leases allow each roommate to sign separately. Roommate matching is also available for people who want help finding a shared living arrangement.

Study Rooms and Fitness Spaces

Private study rooms provide a place to focus on coursework or other projects without staying in the apartment. A fitness center supports everyday workouts, and the yoga and flex studio adds a separate area for stretching and movement. These spaces offer options for a busy day without requiring another trip across Oakland.

Golf Simulator, Games, and Indoor Recreation

The Caroline includes a golf and multi-sport simulator, along with a game room for a change of pace. Residents can move from a private study session to indoor recreation or meet up in the community’s shared spaces. These features provide another way to enjoy time at home beyond the furnished apartment interiors.

Outdoor Courtyard and Gathering Areas

The courtyard includes fire pits, turf, a grilling station, and a large-screen television. It provides an outdoor setting for cooking, relaxing, or spending time together without leaving the property. The courtyard complements the indoor study and recreation spaces with an additional place to gather.

Explore the amenities at The Caroline at University Commons and contact the leasing team to schedule a tour.

The Caroline is located at McKee Place and Louisa Street in Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its convenient location places residents near major universities, hospitals, restaurants, coffee shops, and public transportation.

Yes! The Caroline is located in Oakland, within walking distance of the University of Pittsburgh. It's a convenient off-campus apartment option for students who want to stay close to classes, campus activities, and neighborhood favorites.

Yes! The Caroline is located near both Carnegie Mellon University and Carlow University, offering convenient access to several of Pittsburgh's major universities.

There's plenty to explore! Oakland is home to restaurants, coffee shops, museums, and outdoor attractions like Schenley Park and Phipps Conservatory. Residents can also enjoy nearby shopping, entertainment, and public transportation connecting them to other Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

Pittsburgh offers distinct neighborhood settings, from the universities and cultural attractions of Oakland to the shopping streets of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill. The Caroline at University Commons is located at 294 McKee Place in Oakland, an area known for campus destinations, museums, and places to eat along Forbes Avenue. Here are four neighborhoods to explore when comparing Pittsburgh apartments.

Central Oakland

Central Oakland brings together much of the University of Pittsburgh campus, restaurants along Forbes Avenue, and destinations such as Schenley Plaza and the Carnegie Museums. The Caroline at University Commons offers furnished three-bedroom apartments in this part of Pittsburgh, with private bathrooms and roommate matching. The neighborhood also connects with the green spaces around Schenley Park.

North Oakland

North Oakland features the Craig Street and Centre Avenue business districts, along with historic buildings around Schenley Farms. The neighborhood has convenient connections to museums, libraries, and nearby university facilities. Its mix of residential streets and institutional landmarks gives it a different feel from the busier Forbes Avenue corridor.

Shadyside

Shadyside is known for shopping and dining along Walnut Street, Ellsworth Avenue, and South Highland Avenue. Independent storefronts, restaurants, and established residential streets contribute to its character. It is worth comparing with Oakland if shopping districts and neighborhood streets are high on your list.

Squirrel Hill

Squirrel Hill offers an established business district along Murray Avenue, plus access to outdoor destinations including Schenley Park and Frick Park. Cafes, neighborhood shops, and green space give this part of Pittsburgh a distinct character. The neighborhood is another option for renters who want to explore the city’s East End.

Pittsburgh combines major universities, medical centers, distinctive neighborhoods, and cultural destinations within one city. At The Caroline at University Commons, the Oakland setting puts several of those experiences together, from campus landmarks to museums and park trails.

Oakland’s University and Medical District

The University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Carlow University help shape Oakland’s academic landscape. UPMC hospitals and medical facilities add a major healthcare presence to the same area. From The Caroline, this mix of educational and medical destinations is part of the surrounding neighborhood.

Museums, Gardens, and Pittsburgh Landmarks

The Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History bring two major cultural attractions to Oakland. The Cathedral of Learning and its Nationality Rooms offer another way to explore Pittsburgh’s history and architecture. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens adds seasonal exhibits and garden displays near Schenley Park.

Parks and Outdoor Time

Schenley Park offers wooded trails, open lawns, recreation areas, and connections to Schenley Plaza. Elsewhere in the East End, Frick Park provides another large green space with paths through wooded terrain. Those outdoor options balance the city streets and campus buildings around Oakland.

Neighborhood Shopping and Dining

Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue connect Oakland with coffee shops, restaurants, and everyday stops. Shadyside adds the retail corridors around Walnut Street and Ellsworth Avenue, while Squirrel Hill has a mix of shops and dining along Murray Avenue. These districts give residents different places to explore without relying on a single shopping area.

The Caroline at University Commons is in Oakland, near Pittsburgh museums, garden exhibits, university landmarks, and outdoor recreation. Explore these destinations around Oakland and the city’s East End:

· Carnegie Museum of Art

· Carnegie Museum of Natural History

· Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

· Schenley Park

· Schenley Plaza

· Cathedral of Learning

· Nationality Rooms

· Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

· Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main

· Bob O’Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park

· Frick Park

· Walnut Street shopping district in Shadyside

Oakland is a major center for education, healthcare, and research in Pittsburgh. The Caroline at University Commons is near the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Carlow University, and several UPMC facilities. Employers and institutions in Oakland and the wider Pittsburgh area include:

· University of Pittsburgh

· Carnegie Mellon University

· Carlow University

· UPMC Presbyterian

· UPMC Montefiore

· UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

· UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

· VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive campus

· Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute

· Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

· Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

· Pittsburgh Public Schools

These organizations have different buildings and work locations across Pittsburgh. Review the address of your specific destination when planning a route from McKee Place.