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Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,200 get you?

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Published on January 21, 2020
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,200 get you?4235 Otter 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 finding affordable apartments in Philadelphia with a budget of up to $1,200/month.

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

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6901 Old York Road (East Oak Lane)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,107/month, this 710-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 6901 Old York Road.

The unit comes with a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and a renovated kitchen. Amenities offered with the building include a gym. This rental is cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1229 Chestnut St. (Washington Square)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 1229 Chestnut St. It's listed for $1,120/month.

The building offers a door person, a gym and an elevator. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

8020-8100 Algon Ave. (Rhawnhurst)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 925-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 8020-8100 Algon Ave. that's going for $1,125/month.

In the apartment, the listing promises a dishwasher and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Building amenities include secured entry, on-site laundry and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location requires a car for most errands, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

5489 Vicaris St. (Wissahickon)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,680-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 5489 Vicaris St. It's listed for $1,125/month.

The building has additional storage space and outdoor space. You can also expect to find central air conditioning and carpeted floors in the apartment. Animals are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4235 Otter St. (Belmont)

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Located at 4235 Otter St., here's a 1,100-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom abode that's listed for $1,125/month.

The residence offers air conditioning, an eat-in kitchen and hardwood flooring. Pets are not allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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