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106 S 42nd St
106 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Condo for rent
Monthly rent
$1,125–$1,880
BedsStudio–2
Baths1–2
Sqft–
modified
5+ Days Ago

Highlights

  • washer & dryer
  • furnished apartment
  • granite countertop
  • central ac
  • stainless appliance
  • central ac/heating

Units

106 S 42nd St Philadelphia, PA

New Listing

1

Studio

1 Bath

$1,125

Listed on 03/10/2026
Listed by Carol Gao
Days on market: 6
Property Id: 1322793 Furnished studio built in 2022. Prime University City location at 42nd & Chestnut Street. 5 mins walking to Penn campus and dental school. One block from Police Station, 2 blocks from Subway 40th and Market Line. Bright rooms & high ceiling. Washer & Dryer inside the unit. Central AC. Furnished with full size bed, mattress, desk and chair. Available from August 1st, 2025

New Listing

2B

2 Beds

2 Baths

$1,880

Listed on 03/10/2026
Listed by Carol Gao
Days on market: 6
Property Id: 1167616 Furnished 2B2B apartment in a secured building. Prime University City location at 42nd & Sansom Street. 5 mins walking to Penn campus and dental school. One block from Police Station. 2 blocks from Subway 40th and Market Line. 7-11, restaurants, and shops are all in short walking distance. Bright and very spacious rooms. Washer & Dryer inside the unit. Central AC/heating. Granite countertop. Stainless appliance. The apartment is furnished with full size beds, mattresses, nightstands, desks, chairs, sofa, coffee table, dining table w/ chairs. Available from August 1st, 2026

Occupied Units

Occupied

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,160

Listed by Carol Gao
Days on market: 1111
Property Id: 1138041 New studio at prime University City location at 42nd & Chestnut Street. 5 mins walking to UPenn, 10 mins walking to Drexel or Saint Joseph (UScience). One Block Away from Penn Police Station, 2 blocks away from Subway 40th and Market Line. Bright and spacious. Washer & Dryer inside the unit. Central AC. Granite counter top. Stainless appliance (dishwasher, fridge, etc.). The apartment is available from 8/1/2023

Occupied

6

2 Beds

2 Baths

$1,600

Listed by Nancy Wei
Days on market: 1197
Property Id: 1029032 106 S 42 are luxury apartment buildings located in Philadelphia's hottest neighborhood, University City. Our University City apartments near UPenn make the commute to and from university a breeze while our central location is perfect for young professionals who are working in the city. Our two bedroom apartments are designed with your privacy in mind. Virtual Tour Link: https www asteroom com pviewer?hideleadgen=1&token=Z7TaCJIVtkiCtdujUQtGbw Whether you are looking to stay with us in one of our short term rentals or for an extended period of time, our new management team is ready and waiting to make living with us as easy and stress free as possible. Requiement: Minimum 650 Credit score needed. First, Last and one month security deposit needed.

Available - Aug 1, 2026

5

2 Beds

2 Baths

$1,640

Listed by Carol Gao
Days on market: 60
Property Id: 1437744 Fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment, built in 2023. Prime University City location at 42nd & Chestnut Street. 5 mins walking to UPenn, 10 mins walking to Drexel or St Joseph's University (UScience). One Block Away from Penn Police Station, 2 blocks away from Subway 40th and Market Line. 7-11, grocery store and restaurant are all within one block. Bright rooms. Washer & Dryer inside the unit. Central AC. Granite counter top. Stainless appliance (dishwasher, fridge, etc.) The apartment is furnished with full size beds, mattresses, nightstands, desks, chairs, sofa, coffee table, dining table w/ chairs.

Amenities for 106 S 42nd St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • On-Site Laundry
  • On-Site Management
  • Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • On-Site Laundry
  • High Ceilings
  • Furnished
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Air Conditioning

Policies at 106 S 42nd St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

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About 106 S 42nd St

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaSpruce Hill 106 S 42nd St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Enjoy the best of city living at 106 S 42nd St in Philadelphia's charming Spruce Hill neighborhood! This intimate 5-unit property offers a range of studio and 2-bedroom options to suit your lifestyle. Each unit boasts modern amenities, including washer and dryer, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and central AC and heating. Plus, enjoy the convenience of furnished apartments and spacious, bright rooms. Additional perks include high-speed internet, on-site laundry, oven, waste recycling and composting, dishwasher, and beautiful hardwood floors. With its prime location and long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a comfortable and convenient place to call home.

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Address details

Units5
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code19104

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 106 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Philadelphia

Studio apartments at 106 S 42nd St #1 cost about 7% more than the average rent price for studios in Spruce Hill.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 106 S 42nd St #1 to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Spruce Hill.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,150
April 2024$1,185
May 2024$1,200
June 2024$1,210
July 2024$1,204
August 2024$1,195
September 2024$1,191
October 2024$1,180
November 2024$1,196
December 2024$1,199
January 2025$1,206
February 2025$1,208
March 2025$1,209
April 2025$1,194
May 2025$1,222
June 2025$1,225
July 2025$1,227
August 2025$1,198
September 2025$1,195
October 2025$1,193
November 2025$1,153
December 2025$1,149
January 2026$1,189
February 2026$1,197
March 2026$1,197
A table of studio rental data trends in Spruce Hill
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$995
April 2024$995
May 2024$1,025
June 2024$1,009
July 2024$1,021
August 2024$1,014
September 2024$1,015
October 2024$1,012
November 2024$1,038
December 2024$1,052
January 2025$1,047
February 2025$1,044
March 2025$1,020
April 2025$1,021
May 2025$1,033
June 2025$1,038
July 2025$1,044
August 2025$1,024
September 2025$1,027
October 2025$1,048
November 2025$1,034
December 2025$1,032
January 2026$1,068
February 2026$1,065
March 2026$1,050

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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 106 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA.
1 year ago$1,6402 bed2 bath
2 years ago$990Studio1 bath
2 years ago$1,8002 bed2 bath
2 years ago$1,6802 bed2 bath
3 years ago$1,6002 bed2 bath

Schools near 106 S 42nd St #1

Alain Locke School

4550 haverford ave

philadelphia, PA, 19139

K-8Public
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Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center

900 w jefferson st

philadelphia, PA, 19122

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 106 S 42nd St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 106 S 42nd St, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 106 S 42nd St

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Mini Market
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