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2009 E Birch St, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA|Kensington
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Property Overview
2009 E Birch St sits in a bustling neighborhood with walkable nearby areas and transit options, plus 4 local event hubs within 1 mile for an active social life. It also has highly rated schools very close by, including elementary, middle, and high school options within about a quarter mile.
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Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Less expensive
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About 2009 E Birch St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 53% below the median price for 4 bedroom apartments in Kensington.
Property Status: Active Copyright © 2026 Long & Foster Real Estate. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 2009 E Birch St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 miles away
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 3.7 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19134 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Kensington
4-bedroom apartments at 2009 E Birch St cost about 53% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Kensington
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,200 |
| November 2024 | $2,231 |
| December 2024 | $2,200 |
| January 2025 | $2,202 |
| February 2025 | $2,250 |
| March 2025 | $2,277 |
| April 2025 | $2,284 |
| May 2025 | $2,300 |
| June 2025 | $2,350 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,376 |
| October 2025 | $2,271 |
| November 2025 | $2,199 |
| December 2025 | $2,183 |
| January 2026 | $2,106 |
| February 2026 | $2,200 |
| March 2026 | $2,303 |
| April 2026 | $2,400 |
| May 2026 | $2,434 |
| June 2026 | $2,500 |
| July 2026 | $2,468 |
| August 2026 | $2,400 |
| September 2026 | $2,387 |
| October 2026 | $2,300 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,033 |
| November 2024 | $2,044 |
| December 2024 | $1,860 |
| January 2025 | $1,575 |
| February 2025 | $1,756 |
| March 2025 | $2,214 |
| April 2025 | $2,552 |
| May 2025 | $2,299 |
| June 2025 | $2,873 |
| July 2025 | $2,997 |
| August 2025 | $2,663 |
| September 2025 | $2,595 |
| October 2025 | $2,520 |
| November 2025 | $2,476 |
| December 2025 | $2,288 |
| January 2026 | $2,756 |
| February 2026 | $2,948 |
| March 2026 | $3,043 |
| April 2026 | $3,184 |
| May 2026 | $3,380 |
| June 2026 | $3,137 |
| July 2026 | $2,650 |
| August 2026 | $2,985 |
| September 2026 | $2,793 |
| October 2026 | $3,300 |
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Can I afford to live at 2009 E Birch St?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$67,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,675.
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Schools near 2009 E Birch St
Frances E. Willard School
2900 emerald st
philadelphia, PA, 19134
K-4Public
C-
Acelero Learning - Plaza Allegheny
432 w allegheny ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Little Germantown
2514 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center
900 w jefferson st
philadelphia, PA, 19122
PKPublic
Getting around Philadelphia near 2009 E Birch St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 2009 E Birch St, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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Elizabeth Lovello LLC
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DTLR
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Fashion Variety & Body Oil
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Dollar Tree
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The Mitus Collection
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L J's Cafe
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Happy Donut-PA
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Forin LLC
2525 Frankford Ave
Little Susie's Coffee & Pie
2532 E Lehigh Ave
Caphe Roasters
3400 J St
2936 Nite Life Inc
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Kelis Beef & Beer Lounge
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Jack's Famous Bar
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Post Haste
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Woodsman Inc
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Turner's Bakery
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R & R Produce Inc
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Cake Grams LLC
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Stock's Bakery
2614 E Lehigh Ave
2nd & Lehigh Produce
184 W Lehigh Ave
McPherson Square
Playground
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Cohocksink Recreation Center
Playground
Martini Pizza
2955 Frankford Ave
L J's Cafe
2958 Frankford Ave
Amber Food Market Inc
2085 E Cambria St
Bea's Market
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China Star
3084 Frankford Ave
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