Info and Answers
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McQuarters Realty welcomes tenants from all over the world! The process for international applicants is as follows:
1. Contact the McQuarters Realty office at 412-441-0820 or email: leasing@mcquartersrealty.com. You can choose to view the apartments via Face Time or Skype, or rent the apartments sight unseen.
2. Once you have chosen your apartment, you will be emailed a link to complete an online application.
3. For international students, we will need the following to process the application: a copy of your photo id (passport or drivers license), and a copy of your F1/J1 or I20.
4. If you will be moving to the US to work, we will need the following to process the application: a copy of your photo id (passport or drivers license) and a copy of the offer letter from your employer in Pittsburgh.
5. Once your application has been processed and approved, we will email you a lease to sign.
6. Payments for the security deposit and first month’s rent can be paid online via credit card or e-check.
We have a no pet policy for all of our apartment buildings.
At Walnut Ridge Townhomes we allow 1 (one) pet weighing no more than 40 pounds. There is a $250 pet security deposit and a $50 per month pet fee.
At the Reserve at Summerset, we allow 2 (two) pets per unit. There is a $250 per pet security deposit and a $50 per month per pet fee.
Yes, we require a security deposit. It is equal to one month’s rent.
Yes, McQuarters Realty requires renter’s insurance at all of our properties.
What is renter’s insurance: While your landlord’s insurance may cover the building itself, the insurance will not cover the contents of your apartment. At its most basic, renter’s insurance covers the contents of your rented dwelling.
When you apply for renter’s insurance, it’s a good idea to photograph or videotape everything you own. For expensive items, make sure to write down any serial numbers that could help verify your claim. You can also have an inventory list of all of your belongings in a spreadsheet along with an estimate of each item’s value.
To find a company, you can do an internet search for renter’s insurance and your state. Another option would be to check with family and friends for recommendations, then visit the websites of the different insurance companies recommended. Make sure to tell your insurance company how you found them and if you have any other existing policies with them because you can often get family rates or package deals (for example, if you purchased both home and car insurance together).
No, we do not allow subletting.
All of our apartments are unfurnished.
Generally, our leases are for twelve (12) months.
Pittsburgh Public Transportation: is managed by the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT). https://www.portauthority.org/
PAT Bus: The basic bus fare is $2.75 and children under five ride free. Exact fare is required on all buses. Drivers do not carry change (fares subject to change). With a Connect Card, you can save .25 per ride and a connect kids card allows children to ride at half fare. You must have a Connect Card to get these rates. Bus schedule and route information can be found on the PAT website or by calling PAT customer service at 412- 442-2000.
Airport Transportation: The PAT Airport Flyer (Bus number 28X ) stops in Oakland and Downtown. The basic bus fare is $2.75 (fares subject to change). Transfers are $1.00 with a connect card.
Student Bus Passes: Some schools provide bus passes to students. Please contact your school for information.
Shared Ride Services and Taxis: Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab and Z-Trip
Biking in Pittsburgh: You can use your own bike or use the Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh’s Bike Share program. Information on biking in Pittsburgh can be found on: BikePgh.
Parking in Pittsburgh: Parking in Pittsburgh is managed by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority (PPA). Some neighborhoods require a Residential Parking Permit to park on the street. Information on residential parking permits can be found at: https://portal.pittsburghparking.com/rppportal/
Additional Transportation: The Amtrak train station, Greyhound bus station and Megabus stop are all located in downtown Pittsburgh.
You can find the procedures by clicking on the link below.
McQuarters Realty Rental Procedures
Walnut Ridge Rental Procedures
The rent is due the first of every month. After the 5th (fifth) day of the month, a late fee is assessed.
To submit a maintenance request, call the main office at 412-441-0820. This phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To submit a maintenance request for Walnut Ridge Townhomes, call the Walnut Ridge office at 724-861-8144.
You can pay by cash, check, credit card, e-check, money order, automatic debit. If you are splitting your rent with roommates, please only submit one payment from the primary lease holder and collect the rent from your roommates.
