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Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $800 get you?

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Published on November 21, 2019
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $800 get you?5029 Penn 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 scoring affordable apartments in Philadelphia with a budget of up to $800/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4048 N. Eighth St. (Hunting Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $725/month, this 555-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 4048 N. Eighth St.

The unit comes with air conditioning and hardwood flooring. The building features outdoor space. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2952 Kensington Ave. (Upper Kensington)

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Next, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom townhouse over at 2952 Kensington Ave. It's also listed for $725/month.

Pets are not permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

5029 Penn St. (Frankford)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 5029 Penn St. that's going for $730/month.

Expect to see hardwood flooring in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, expect additional storage space. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Be prepared for a $-25 application fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

1213 W. Dauphin St. (Hartranft)

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Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1213 W. Dauphin St. It's listed for $735/month.

In the apartment, you'll see an eat-in kitchen and hardwood flooring. Animals are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

259 W. Ruscomb St. (Olney)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 259 W. Ruscomb St. It's listed for $750/month for its 1,362 square feet.

The unit includes an eat-in kitchen. Pets are not welcome. Look out for a $50 application fee.

According to Walk Score, this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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