Philadelphia/ Real Estate & Development
Published on August 19, 2019
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $2,500 get you?1529 Walnut St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Philadelphia?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down apartment rentals in Philadelphia if you're on a budget of up to $2,500/month.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4601 Flat Rock Road (Manayunk)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,799-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom townhome at 4601 Flat Rock Road that's going for $2,409/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet in the furnished townhome. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

1529 Walnut St. (Rittenhouse)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 802-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1529 Walnut St. It's listed for $2,410/month.

The building features secured entry. In the unit, you'll find in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

3601 Market St. (University City)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 3601 Market St., here's a 645-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $2,419/month.

The residence has hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1213 Walnut St. (Washington Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence located at 1213 Walnut St. It's listed for $2,441/month for its 656 square feet.

In the unit, expect a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

777 S. Broad St. (Hawthorne)

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Finally, here's a 1,070-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence at 777 S. Broad St. that's going for $2,449/month.

The building offers assigned parking. The unit features a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

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