Washington Plaza Apartments

Well built, but old. Used to be prestigious, but now just dorms for local colleges. If you don't mind the loud music, frequent disarray, dated appliances, high turnover (been here 4 years, and I'm the only tenant on my side of the building that's been here since I moved in) and concrete, dorm feeling (with floor-to-ceiling windows and decent views, depending on your floor), then this is the place for you. The draw used to be rent included everything, including HBO and Showtime, but now they have electric meters in each apartment. Management hasn't said what they're going to do with the results of the meter readings, but I think you can guess. Front desk and maintenance staff are friendly, haven't had much interaction with office staff. I've had maintenance come and fix some things immediately; other items have just been forgotten. more

Washington Plaza Apartments claims to be 'affordable luxury housing convenient to downtown and Oakland' It is relatively affordable, definetly not luxury, and only sort-of convenient. Rent runs about $1200 (with utilities) for a 2 bedroom apartment, which is manageable with a couple living in one of the rooms. Luxury-wise, I guess the carpet is nice and big windows are fun. That's about where the luxury ends-- except they have an outside pool that is open 2 months a year. Convience, eh... you can't leave the apartment building after 11pm since you're located 'conviently' in the heart of Uptown and the Hill District. Overall, an OK place for Duquesne or Pitt students looking for an off-campus change. more