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Pittsburg, Kansas sits in the far southeast corner of the state, a former coal-mining town that's grown into the regional hub of the area. Pittsburg State University and its Gorillas give the place its student energy, and the campus sits a short walk from a genuine small-town downtown along Broadway. The streets are flat, tree-lined, and easy to navigate, which suits a town where most students get around without much fuss. Lincoln Park on the north side offers trails, a lake, and open green space, and the downtown stretch hosts the civic events and markets that pull students and locals together. Fall weekends bring the crowd toward Carnie Smith Stadium, home of some of the most passionate football in the region, and the place feels tight-knit year-round.
The classic pick, full of houses and apartments within an easy walk of class.
A short stroll from campus, drawing students who want loft and flat-style apartments near the shops and markets along Broadway.
On the north side, a quieter, more residential option, popular for its calmer streets and proximity to Lincoln Park.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Pittsburg.
Pittsburg runs PACT, the local transit service, with bus routes through town including stops near the university and residential areas, an affordable backup for longer trips or bad weather. The campus sits close to downtown along Broadway, so most daily trips are short. PACT is most useful when weather or distance makes walking impractical. For visits to nearby cities, students typically rely on a car since Pittsburg is a regional hub.
Pittsburg is small enough that most students get around on foot or by bike, and the flat terrain makes both genuinely easy. The campus sits close to downtown along Broadway, so the walk between class, errands, and the dining strip is short and pleasant. Biking is popular and low-stress thanks to the flat streets. You'll see plenty of students pedaling between apartments and campus.
A car is handy for grocery runs and visits to nearby cities, since Pittsburg is a regional hub. Within town, you can live comfortably without one if you stay near campus or downtown, and parking is rarely a headache. Student housing near campus typically includes parking. Many students keep a car mainly for trips out of the area.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Pittsburg is one of the more affordable college towns around. Rooms in shared houses near campus often run $300 to $500 a month per person, and one-bedroom apartments commonly land around $500 to $750. Some units in the blocks surrounding campus rent for under $500. Newer or downtown loft-style apartments sit at the higher end.
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