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Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,500 get you?

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Published on May 18, 2020
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,500 get you?4055 Ridge 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 locating apartment rentals in Philadelphia if you've got up to $1,500/month earmarked for your rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4055 Ridge Ave. (Allegheny West)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,405/month, this 726-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 4055 Ridge Ave.

In the unit, you can expect a balcony. Building amenities include garage parking, a swimming pool and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a $500 pet deposit and a $500 pet fee.

Walk Score indicates that this location is friendly for those on foot, is relatively bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4000 Presidential Blvd. (Wynnefield Heights)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 4000 Presidential Blvd. It's listed for $1,410/month for its 716 square feet.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym. In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher, a fireplace and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is moderately walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

6161 Ridge Ave. (Roxborough)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 6161 Ridge Ave., here's a 750-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,420/month.

The unit comes with a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4827 Pine St. (Garden Court)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,425/month, this 1,425-square-foot three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is located at 4827 Pine St.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a renovated kitchen. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1600 Chestnut St. (Rittenhouse)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 1600 Chestnut St. It's listed for $1,425/month for its 360 square feet.

The apartment comes with hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building boasts a gym and on-site laundry. The rental is cat-friendly. Look out for a $500 application fee and a $350 nonrefundable pet fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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