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Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,700 get you?

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Published on March 24, 2020
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,700 get you?4700 City Ave. | Photo: Apartment Guide

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 affordable apartments in Philadelphia if you don't want to spend more than $1,700/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1600 Walnut St. (Rittenhouse)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,605/month, this 574-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1600 Walnut St.

In the apartment, you can expect hardwood flooring and large windows. Building amenities include a gym and bike parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Be prepared for a $500 security deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

2027 S. Bucknell St. (West Passyunk)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this three-bedroom, one-bathroom residence situated at 2027 S. Bucknell St. It's also listed for $1,605/month.

The building features on-site management. In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1300 Chestnut St. (Washington Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1300 Chestnut St. that's going for $1,607/month.

The apartment comes with a balcony. The building offers an elevator. The rental is dog-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

4700 City Ave. (Wynnefield)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 1,087-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 4700 City Ave. It's listed for $1,615/month.

The building offers on-site laundry, garage parking, a gym and a swimming pool. You can also expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

224 Church St. (Old City)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 224 Church St., here's a 531-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,615/month.

You can expect  a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring in the residence. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)


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