Philadelphia/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 23, 2020
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,200 get you?201 W. Evergreen 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 apartment rentals in Philadelphia if you don't want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent.

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

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201 W. Evergreen Ave. (Chestnut Hill)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 201 W. Evergreen Ave. It's listed for $1,119/month for its 313 square feet.

Building amenities include garage parking and a swimming pool. The studio also includes hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The property is cat-friendly.

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

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

6901 Old York Road (East Oak Lane)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 535-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 6901 Old York Road that's going for $1,121/month.

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

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

8020-8100 Algon Ave. (Rhawnhurst)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 925-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 8020-8100 Algon Ave. It's listed for $1,125/month.

The building features assigned parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. The apartment offers carpeting and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

633 W. Rittenhouse St. (Germantown West Central)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Located at 633 W. Rittenhouse St., here's a 370-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,125/month.

The listing promises a dishwasher and hardwood flooring . The building has secured entry and garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

220 Buckingham Place (Spruce Hill)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,125/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 220 Buckingham Place.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. The unit also has hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $55 application fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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