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1206 E Palmer St
1206 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$1,700
Beds2
Baths1
Sqft800
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

With spacious bedrooms and an updated kitchen featuring modern appliances, the property offers a comfortable living space. Its pet-friendly policy and open layout enhance the overall appeal. Additionally, the proximity to highly-rated schools and the abundance of 32 photos provide prospective renters with valuable insights into the property’s offerings.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Highlights

  • spacious bedrooms
  • updated kitchen
  • pet-friendly
  • dishwasher, built-in microwave
  • living area, open kitchen

Units

1206 E Palmer St Philadelphia, PA

New Listing

Apt 3

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,700

Listed on 03/11/2026
Listed by Daniel Benjamin
Days on market: 7
Property Status: Active AVAILABLE 6/7 Just off Girard Ave, this modern 2BR/1BA is in the heart of Fishtown and everything it has to offer, from restaurants, shopping and nightlife, to public transportation and easy highway access. The apartment includes laundry and central AC and heat. The updated kitchen features a dishwasher and built-in microwave. The spacious bedrooms are on opposite sides of the apartment, with the living area and open kitchen in between. Tenant pays gas, electric and a flat water fee of $30/mo. Pet-friendly with $500 non-refundable deposit. First, last and security up front. Office Phone: (215) 866-0050 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

New Listing

Apt 2

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,700

Listed on 03/11/2026
Listed by Daniel Benjamin
Days on market: 7
Property Status: Active Just off Girard Ave, this modern 2BR/1BA is in the heart of Fishtown and everything it has to offer, from restaurants, shopping and nightlife, to public transportation and easy highway access. The apartment includes laundry and central AC and heat. The updated kitchen features a dishwasher and built-in microwave. The spacious bedrooms are on opposite sides of the apartment, with the living area and open kitchen in between. Tenant pays gas, electric and a flat water fee of $30/mo. Pet-friendly with $500 non-refundable deposit. First, last and security up front. Office Phone: (215) 866-0050 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Occupied Units

Occupied

B

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,550

Listed by Leasing Office
Days on market: 929
Welcome to 1204-06 Palmer St! This modern complex is located in the heart of Fishtown and offers direct access to the areas best restaurants and eateries like Pizzaeria Beddia, Fetta Sau, Cheu Ramen, El Hefe Taco and Garage Fishtown. The best part about this place is whats on the inside! These modern apartments offer desirable city features like central air + heat, spacious floorplans and much more! Unit 2 is located on the 2nd floor and was designed to maximize space and privacy. The open concept kitchen area with counter top seating is perfect for hosting guests, while bedrooms are located on opposite sides making it ideal for roommates. Unit 2 is located on the 2nd floor and was designed to maximize space and privacy. The open concept kitchen area with counter top seating is perfect for hosting guests, while bedrooms are located on opposite sides making it ideal for roommates.

Amenities for 1206 E Palmer St

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

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Garage Parking
Unit Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Air Conditioning
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Oven
  • Microwave

Policies at 1206 E Palmer 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 1206 E Palmer St

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaKensington 1206 E Palmer St Apt 3, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA

Find your perfect home at 1206 E Palmer St in Philadelphia's vibrant Kensington neighborhood. This intimate property consists of 3 units, offering a spacious 2-bedroom floorplan with approximately 800 square feet of living space. Enjoy the comforts of an updated kitchen, complete with a built-in microwave and dishwasher. The open kitchen layout flows seamlessly into the living area, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Additional amenities include on-site laundry facilities. With long-term rentals offered, make this property your stable home base. One of the standout features of this property is its spacious bedrooms, perfect for those seeking a comfortable retreat.

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Address details

Units3
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code19125

1206 E Palmer St Apt 3 is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 313 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 39 parks within a mile

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 1206 E Palmer St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary 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 high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Philadelphia

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1206 E Palmer St Apt 3 to be 8% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Kensington.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Kensington
Philadelphia
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 Kensington
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,115
April 2024$1,146
May 2024$897
June 2024$1,009
July 2024$1,162
August 2024$1,301
September 2024$1,337
October 2024$1,312
November 2024$1,344
December 2024$1,328
January 2025$1,288
February 2025$1,286
March 2025$1,199
April 2025$1,087
May 2025$1,221
June 2025$1,265
July 2025$1,268
August 2025$1,213
September 2025$1,055
October 2025$1,106
November 2025$1,106
December 2025$1,054
January 2026$1,014
February 2026$1,169
March 2026$1,081

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1206 E Palmer St Apt 3, Philadelphia, PA.
2 years ago$1,4002 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,4952 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,4952 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,5502 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,6502 bed1 bath
2 years ago$1,6502 bed1 bath

Schools near 1206 E Palmer St Apt 3

Alexander Adaire School

1300 e palmer st

philadelphia, PA, 19125

K-8Public
B-

Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center

949 north marshall st

philadelphia, PA, 19123

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center

900 w jefferson st

philadelphia, PA, 19122

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Little Germantown

2514 germantown ave

philadelphia, PA, 19133

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - KROC Center

1865 harrison ave

camden, NJ, 8105

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 1206 E Palmer St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1206 E Palmer St, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

10/10
Variety of bars right on the street

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