Philadelphia/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 29, 2020
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $2,000 get you?1420 Locust St. | Photo: Zumper

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 affordable apartments in Philadelphia if you don't want to spend more than $2,000/month on rent.

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

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322 N. Broad St. (Logan Square)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,901/month, this 929-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode is located at 322 N. Broad St.

In the unit, you can expect a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1420 Locust St. (Rittenhouse)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 1420 Locust St. It's listed for $1,915/month for its 717 square feet.

Amenities offered in the building include a swimming pool, garage parking and a gym. Also, expect to find a balcony and hardwood flooring in the unit. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a $45 application fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

218 Arch St. (Old City)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 218 Arch St. that's going for $1,925/month.

In the apartment, the listing promises a balcony and carpeted floors. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, a swimming pool and a gym. The rental is dog-friendly.

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

(See the full listing here.)

855 N. 28th St. (Fairmount)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this 1,235-square-foot two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom apartment that's located at 855 N. 28th St. It's listed for $1,925/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring, a deck, central heating and air conditioning and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

1530 Christian St. (Graduate Hospital)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 1530 Christian St., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,925/month.

The apartment comes with hardwood flooring, quartz countertops, central heating and air conditioning and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)


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