Carrick Homes for Rent

Carrick, located on Pittsburgh's south side, combines peaceful residential living with urban convenience, being less than 5 miles from downtown. The neighborhood features narrow, hilly streets with sidewalks and parallel parked cars. Homes in Carrick are affordable and charming, showcasing a variety of architectural styles such as Victorians, American Foursquares, midcentury Tudor Revivals, and bungalows. The median home value is $139,882, notably below the national average, with lot sizes averaging just over a tenth of an acre, offering relatively larger yards than those closer to downtown. Served by Pittsburgh Public Schools, Carrick includes schools like Concord K-5, South Brook 6-8, and Carrick High, which provides specialized programs in Business Technology and Health Technology alongside AP coursework. The neighborhood features green spaces such as Phillips Park, known for its scenic trails and disc golf course, and Volunteers Field with its ballfields. Brownsville Road is Carrick’s main street, offering shopping options like Shop ‘n Save and Uni-Mart, and local bars such as Carrick Inn. The area also includes a Carnegie Library branch and the Carrick Community Pavilion, hosting farmers markets, food trucks, and live music events. Public transportation is accessible with PRT bus stops along Brownsville Road and the Denise T Station, making carless commutes to downtown straightforward. For drivers, Route 51 connects to the Liberty Tunnels, facilitating commutes of less than 5 miles to downtown Pittsburgh.