Philadelphia/ Real Estate & Development
Published on May 21, 2020
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,300 get you? 6300 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 apartment rentals in Philadelphia if you're on a budget of up to $1,300/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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1229 Chestnut St. (Washington Square)

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Listed at $1,205/month, this studio apartment is located at 1229 Chestnut St.

The apartment has central heating and hardwood flooring. The building offers an elevator, a gym and on-site laundry. This property is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

6300 City Ave. (Overbrook)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 6300 City Ave. It's also listed for $1,205/month.

The building boasts secured entry. The apartment also includes hardwood flooring, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

800 Cottman Ave. (Burnholme)

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Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 1,045-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 800 Cottman Ave. that's going for $1,209/month.

Expect to find a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a dishwasher and a balcony in the unit. The building offers a swimming pool. The property is cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

415 S. 11th St. (Washington Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 415 S. 11th St., here's a 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,215/month.

The building offers on-site laundry and outdoor space. Pets are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1413-1427 Germantown Ave. (Old Kensington)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment over at 1413-1427 Germantown Ave. It's listed for $1,215/month for its 379 square feet.

The listing promises stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry in the unit. The building features a gym. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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