Great place to live, but a bit expensive

I really love living in Shadyside Commons and will be renewing
my lease for next school year! The amenities (apartment finishes
+ gym + outdoor courtyard) are fantastic and the management is
super responsive to any concerns that you have (they usually
respond within 24 hours). We also have community events/free
food for different holidays. Almost everyone in the building owns
a pet so you would definitely not be alone if you have one. To be
honest, while I love Shadyside Commons, it is quite expensive to
live here.

I really love living in Shadyside Commons and will be renewing my lease for next school year! The amenities (apartment finishes + gym + outdoor courtyard) are fantastic and the management is super responsive to any concerns that you have (they usually respond within 24 hours). We also have community events/free food for different holidays. Almost everyone in the building owns a pet so you would definitely not be alone if you have one.

To be honest, while I love Shadyside Commons, it is quite expensive to live here. My rent is a lot higher than my classmates and I have to pay for parking on top of that ($125 per month for outdoor lot, $175 per month for garage spot). The one sole reason I use to justify this is I am a single woman living alone for the first time. The building is completely secure and I have not felt unsafe in the building or surrounding neighborhood since moving here. Thus the price is worth peace of mind for me. Another con would be that the walls are pretty thin. It's usually not a problem and I rarely hear my neighbors but when they decide to entertain, it can get quite loud. I would definitely recommend the building for anyone who is looking for a nice apartment and isn't afraid of sticker shock! :)

Title speaks for itself. Great management staff, safe and clean building, one of a kind decor.

The management office is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. I love the overall atmosphere of the apartment. One and only concern is the footsteps of the upper floor sometimes echoes downstairs (I live on the second floor and the building itself is three stories). This could be because of a nice wood floor or just the shoes of that the person living upstairs is wearing) so if you are sensitive to sound, I recommend checking carefully beforehand.

But overall, I love the apartment including the nice occasional party for the residents.