The Verdict · Pittsburgh, PA
$2,232–$4,362
real monthly · incl. fees + insurance
3.8★
41 Google reviews
No major red flags
worth watching
A solidly reviewed community where the real cost runs ~$12 over sticker, and there's no standout hazard to plan around.
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About $12/mo here — the one thing worth sorting before you sign.
What Residents Say
The honest version — the good and the bad, straight from recent Google reviews of Encore Apartments.
“Highly recommended property! Location is a 10, renovated, clean, and great staff! I can’t say enough good things about our experience finding a new home in Pittsburgh at Encore Apartments! William Scheerbaum, the leasing agent, took us as a walk-in to tour the building. He couldn’t have been more…”
“I was super impressed with Encore apartments. The building and units were absolutely pristine and William has been wonderful to work with. He was able to work with our budget and show us different options within the building based on our needs, and the spaces are lovely. Top notch service and an ov…”
“I know the building has made a lot of marketing efforts since the property management change, but as someone who lived here for over three years, I want to give an honest review from a long-term resident’s perspective. The building itself is nice, maintenance is generally prompt, and staff are pol…”
“Similar to the gentleman who left the most recent review, I lived at the Encore for 3 years and am providing my honest view. The views are beautiful and the units themselves are nice, but future residents should know what they are getting into. My rent has increased about 32% since 2022 while serv…”
“READ ME. I love it here. So polished, well-kept, flawlessly organized, communicative, sparkling clean, secure, and staffed with unmatched service. Staff are like a little family. Property management here is absolutely excellent and there is no other way to put it. Since the beginning of my apartmen…”
What reviews flag most
Mined from 5 recent reviews · 41 total on Google. Longer bars mean the topic comes up more often — this is a read on what gets mentioned, not a summary of every review.
100 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Pittsburgh
What Encore Apartments Really Costs
The sticker rent isn't the whole number. Here's what Encore Apartments actually costs each month once required fees, pet rent, and insurance are in — the number the listing sites leave off.
Renters insurance adds ~$12/mo to that total — compare quotes →
Fees Beyond Rent
The additional charges beyond base rent at Encore Apartments. Some are monthly, some one-time — all of them shape your real cost of living here.
Required Fees
Application Fee Per Applicant
Charged per applicant.
Administrative Fee
Charged per unit.
Parking Fees
Parking Fee
Max of 1. Charged per vehicle.
Garage Attached
Our Residents are offered a discounted parking space in neig hboring Theater Square covered garage. The garage is attached to Encore by a convenient skybridge. Contact ALCO parking for more information.
Safety & Property Crime
For a renter, property crime is what you actually feel day to day — a car broken into overnight, a package lifted off the step, a bike gone from storage, or how the walk from the lot feels after dark. Here's how Pittsburgh looks on the theft-related crimes that touch renters most.
These are city-level figures from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — not block-by-block. Your specific street may run calmer or rougher than the citywide rate.
Pittsburgh property crime
2,299
per 100K residents
U.S. avg 1,578 / 100K
Breakdown per 100K residents
U.S. average
The practical takeaways here are the unglamorous ones: park in lit areas, use a parcel locker if the community offers one, and don't leave anything visible in the car. Encore Apartments's on-site security (Package service, Controlled access, Property manager on site, Concierge, Video patrol, Doorman, Sprinklers, Covered parking) helps on the margin.
Source · FBI UCR · Pittsburgh · 2024-12 to 2025-11
On-Site Security
Natural Hazards to Plan For
The natural-hazard picture for renters at this address is straightforward: flood risk is low and earthquake shaking isn't a meaningful concern, but Allegheny County sees real severe-weather activity — NOAA tallies roughly 80 severe weather events a year. The good news is that's exactly the kind of damage a standard renters policy is designed to handle. The section below walks through the local weather record.
Flood damage
FEMA's flood-zone classification for this address is low-risk, which means the federal government doesn't expect significant flooding here under typical conditions. A standard renters policy still excludes flood damage, but a separate flood policy is hard to justify economically when the underlying risk is low. The zone label is below for the record.
Source · FEMA NFHL
FEMA Zone X (0.2% annual chance — 500-year floodplain) — Minimal flood risk
Flood insurance optional but inexpensive in this zone.
Zones can change — verify at FEMA Flood Map Service
Earthquake shaking
USGS rates seismic activity here as low. A damaging earthquake is unlikely enough that most renters skip the earthquake endorsement entirely — your standard renters policy still covers the things you actually claim against (theft, fire, water damage from leaks, wind damage). The hazard data is below for completeness.
Source · USGS NSHM
Low seismic hazard · ground motion 0.04g
Skipping the endorsement is a defensible choice at this hazard level. Theft, fire, lightning, and most water damage stay covered under a standard renters policy regardless.
Ground motion at ~2% probability over 50 years — the building-code reference level
Severe weather you'd actually claim for
NOAA's records put Allegheny County squarely in severe-weather territory: roughly 80 severe-weather events a year on average over the past five years. Unlike flood and earthquake, this is the kind of damage a standard renters policy is built for — wind, hail, lightning, and storm-driven water from a damaged roof are all covered. The historical breakdown is below.
Severe-weather damage to personal belongings is covered without an endorsement on every standard renters policy. The frequency above is part of why carrying the coverage matters here, not a reason to add anything extra.
Source · NOAA Storm Events · 5-yr averages for Allegheny County
For an address like this one, severe weather is the realistic claim scenario, and a baseline renters policy handles wind, hail, and storm damage to your belongings without any add-on. No optional endorsement is worth pricing here.
Renters Insurance at Encore Apartments
What Affects Your Premium Here
Every building is different. These factors specific to Encore Apartments can push your insurance cost up or down:
Controlled Access
Electronic/key fob entry — reduces unauthorized entry risk
FEMA Flood Zone
Zone X — minimal flood risk
FBI UCR
Property crime rate: 2299/100K (46% above national average)
What You'll Likely Pay
$12
Est. monthly
$147
Est. annual
$11
With discounts/mo
$13
State avg/mo
How Much Coverage Makes Sense
Renters insurance has two main pieces: personal property coverage, which pays to replace your belongings if they're stolen or damaged (furniture, electronics, clothes), and liability coverage, which protects you if someone gets hurt in your unit or you damage someone else's property. Here's what we'd recommend for Encore Apartments based on the rent level and building.
Personal Property
What your stuff is worth
If you own less
$25,000
If you own more
$60,000
Liability
Covers accidental harm & lawsuits
Standard minimum for most lease requirements in Pennsylvania
How Carriers Compare for This Area
Not all carriers price the same zip code equally. Here's how the major options stack up near Encore Apartments:
| Carrier | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonade | $7/mo | $89/yr |
| USAA | $8/mo | $100/yr |
| State Farm | $11/mo | $133/yr |
| Progressive | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| Safeco | $12/mo | $144/yr |
| Travelers | $13/mo | $155/yr |
| Allstate | $14/mo | $166/yr |
| Nationwide | $14/mo | $166/yr |
| Farmers | $15/mo | $177/yr |
| Liberty Mutual | $17/mo | $199/yr |
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About Encore Apartments
From the property listing:
A unique collection of one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments for rent, Encore features the largest floor plans youll find in Pittsburgh. Each apartment home is finished with large windows and private balconies, and a community rooftop terrace offers jaw-dropping river, skyline and PNC Park views.Surround yourself with the energy the Cultural District. Increase ease with the convenience of living Downtown. Step out to a show, stroll to a museum, and meander to your next meal. Pet friendly, rich with amenities and perfectly located, Encore provides the ideal backdrop for your next act!
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