Philadelphia/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 08, 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 finding apartment rentals in Philadelphia if you've got up to $1,700/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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1229 Chestnut St. (Washington Square)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,605/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1229 Chestnut St.

In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Building amenities include on-site laundry, a gym and an elevator. This rental is cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4700 City Ave. (Wynnefield)

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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 features on-site laundry and garage parking. You can also expect to see a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at 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 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,615/month.

Expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. The building offers a swimming pool and secured entry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1001 Vine St. (Callow Hill)

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Next, there's this studio apartment over at 1001 Vine St. It's listed for $1,622/month for its 532 square feet.

In the unit, expect to find a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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