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1540 S 20th St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA|Point Breeze
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Property Overview
Located in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze area, this home offers strong access to neighborhood amenities, transit, and nearby dining, along with a convenient South Philadelphia location. It may appeal to those looking for an urban setting with practical commuting options and close-by local conveniences, while its standout features support everyday comfort and easy city living.
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- Less expensive
- Extra Storage
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1540 S 20th St #1, Point Breeze
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
About 1540 S 20th St #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 16% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Point Breeze.
This sun-drenched, first-floor studio puts you right in the center of the action. Enjoy a spacious main room with incredible south-facing natural light, a private paved backyard with existing wooden planters, and a huge unfinished basement with a washer/dryer and tons of storage space. Live steps away from South Sichuan, American Sardine Bar, Green Eggs Cafe, Aldi, and the newly rebuilt Ralph Brooks Park. Getting around is an absolute breeze with the Tasker-Morris BSL station and multiple bus lines (7, 17, 29) just a short walk away. - In-Unit Laundry - Tenant pays electric & gas. Water included in the base rent - Candidate requirements: proof of income, background screening and credit check -Security deposit, 1st & last month's rent due upon lease signing If interested please text 3476617220 to schedule a tour
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 1540 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Extra Storage
- In-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.9 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Point Breeze |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19146 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Point Breeze
1-bedroom apartments at 1540 S 20th St #1 cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Point Breeze
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,518 |
| December 2024 | $1,534 |
| January 2025 | $1,528 |
| February 2025 | $1,532 |
| March 2025 | $1,521 |
| April 2025 | $1,504 |
| May 2025 | $1,531 |
| June 2025 | $1,535 |
| July 2025 | $1,512 |
| August 2025 | $1,495 |
| September 2025 | $1,496 |
| October 2025 | $1,487 |
| November 2025 | $1,465 |
| December 2025 | $1,484 |
| January 2026 | $1,439 |
| February 2026 | $1,430 |
| March 2026 | $1,450 |
| April 2026 | $1,452 |
| May 2026 | $1,492 |
| June 2026 | $1,473 |
| July 2026 | $1,454 |
| August 2026 | $1,454 |
| September 2026 | $1,450 |
| October 2026 | $1,437 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,291 |
| December 2024 | $1,274 |
| January 2025 | $1,298 |
| February 2025 | $1,296 |
| March 2025 | $1,385 |
| April 2025 | $1,347 |
| May 2025 | $1,360 |
| June 2025 | $1,352 |
| July 2025 | $1,316 |
| August 2025 | $1,333 |
| September 2025 | $1,360 |
| October 2025 | $1,385 |
| November 2025 | $1,383 |
| December 2025 | $1,372 |
| January 2026 | $1,394 |
| February 2026 | $1,392 |
| March 2026 | $1,356 |
| April 2026 | $1,346 |
| May 2026 | $1,404 |
| June 2026 | $1,450 |
| July 2026 | $1,421 |
| August 2026 | $1,374 |
| September 2026 | $1,377 |
| October 2026 | $1,401 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1540 S 20th St #1?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$47,960/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,199.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,150 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1540 S 20th St #1
Delaplaine McDaniel School
1801 s 22nd st
philadelphia, PA, 19145
K-8Public
C-
South Philadelphia High School
2101 s broad st
philadelphia, PA, 19148
PK, 9-12Public
C
Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center
949 north marshall st
philadelphia, PA, 19123
PKPublic
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
K-11Public
C
Mosaic Early Learning - KCNA Center
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Point Breeze | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 1540 S 20th St #1
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1540 S 20th St #1, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 1540 S 20th St #1
Hae Food Market
1600 S 19th St
Duran's Mini Market
1701 S 20th St
Point Breeze Supermarket
1426 Point Breeze Ave
Angelica Grocery
1947 Wharton St
Mamacia Grocery
1826 S 21st St
The Uniform Hub
1519 S Cleveland St
New York Express Sportswear
1401 Point Breeze Ave
Shear Talent Boutique
1301 Point Breeze Ave
Statement Enterprises Inc
1624 S Broad St
South Philly Tees LLC
2152 S Lambert St
Bennas Cafe
1943 S 17th St
Greenstreet Coffee Company
1207 S 15th St
Batter & Crumbs Vegan Bakery & Cafe
1401 Reed St
Ultimo Coffee
1900 S 15th St
Beddy Cafe
1801 Washington Ave
American Sardine Bar
1800 Federal St
The Sidecar Bar & Grille
2201 Christian St
Station Bar & Grill
1550 McKean St
Dolphin Tavern
1539 S Broad St
Scotty's Bar
1420 Ellsworth St
Point Crab's & Seafood
1324 S 21st St
Hyons Seafood
1320 S 21st St
16th Street Seafood
1542 Tasker St
Chefs Table
2900 Grays Ferry Ave
Baker Street Bread
1107 S 20th St
Ralph Brooks Park
Playground
The Point Breeze Gardens
Playground
Wharton Square
Philly Tacos
2011 Reed St
Point Breeze Southside Seafood Chicken & Pizza
1508 Point Breeze Ave
Southside Chicken & Seafood
1508 Point Breeze Ave
Point Breeze Restaurant
1438 Point Breeze Ave
Good Morning Breakfast
1408 Point Breeze Ave
Tasker St / 20th St
Pier 70 to 33rd-Dickinson
20th St / Tasker St
Front-Mkt to 20-Johnston / Broad-Pat
20th St / Dickinson St
Front-Mkt to 20-Johnston / Broad-Pat
19th St / Tasker St
Front-Mkt to 20-Johnston / Broad-Pat
Tasker St / 21st St
Pier 70 to 33rd-Dickinson
Penn Medicine Station
Airport Line, Media / Wawa Line, Wilmington / Newark Line, Manayunk / Norristown Line, Lansdale / Doylestown Line
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Trenton Line, Paoli / Thorndale Line, Airport Line, Manayunk / Norristown Line, Wilmington / Newark Line, Lansdale / Doylestown Line, Media / Wawa Line, West Trenton Line, Warminster Line, Chestnut Hill West Line, Chestnut Hill East Line, Fox Chase Line, Cynwyd Line
Philadelphia
Northeast Regional, Acela, Keystone Service, Carolinian, Crescent, Palmetto, Pennsylvanian, Silver Meteor, Vermonter, Cardinal
30th St. Phl.
Atlantic City Line
Gray 30th St Station
Airport Line, Paoli / Thorndale Line, Media / Wawa Line, Trenton Line, Wilmington / Newark Line, Chestnut Hill West Line, Manayunk / Norristown Line, Cynwyd Line, West Trenton Line, Lansdale / Doylestown Line, Warminster Line, Chestnut Hill East Line, Fox Chase Line
Tasker-Morris
Broad Street Line
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