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- Convenient location
- Recent renovation
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242 W Berkley St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA|Germantown
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Amenities for 242 W Berkley St, Germantown
Features
| 2 Floors |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Basement | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Neighborhood
| Central |
Other
| Exterior Type: Masonry |
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About 242 W Berkley St
Property Status: Active Welcome to 242 West Berkley Street - a classic brick 3-bedroom rowhome nestled in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. This spacious and updated townhome offers over 1800 square feet of comfortable living space, and features bright, open living and dining rooms as well as main-floor laundry (in home washer and dryer) with powder room combination. Upstairs, you'll find three (3) large, spacious bedrooms and a full, updated bathroom. In addition, this home has a covered front porch, private backyard, and large unfinished basement for additional storage. This home has been recently renovated, is meticulously maintained and its convenient location offers easy access to Center City via SEPTA Regional Rail and multiple bus lines. Schedule your tour now! Rental Applicant Instructions: Property available May 2026. Applicants (and/or Co-Signors) to make at least 2x the monthly rent in verifiable income. Credit history to be considered, no evictions within the past 4 years, and must have a verifiable rental history with on-time rental payments. Exceptions to this criteria may exist under the law and will be considered. Tenant to pay utilities. First Month, Last Month, and Security Deposit required at or before lease signing. Reach out to Listing Agent with any questions and to schedule tours. Office Phone: (571) 488-2058 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.
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 242 W Berkley St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 736 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 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
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Germantown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19144 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Germantown
3-bedroom apartments at 242 W Berkley St cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Germantown
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,955 |
| June 2024 | $1,998 |
| July 2024 | $1,950 |
| August 2024 | $1,963 |
| September 2024 | $1,924 |
| October 2024 | $1,900 |
| November 2024 | $1,897 |
| December 2024 | $1,900 |
| January 2025 | $1,900 |
| February 2025 | $1,900 |
| March 2025 | $1,920 |
| April 2025 | $1,987 |
| May 2025 | $2,000 |
| June 2025 | $2,000 |
| July 2025 | $1,993 |
| August 2025 | $1,991 |
| September 2025 | $1,934 |
| October 2025 | $1,888 |
| November 2025 | $1,850 |
| December 2025 | $1,843 |
| January 2026 | $1,845 |
| February 2026 | $1,878 |
| March 2026 | $1,891 |
| April 2026 | $1,900 |
| May 2026 | $1,925 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,650 |
| June 2024 | $1,680 |
| July 2024 | $1,606 |
| August 2024 | $1,542 |
| September 2024 | $1,574 |
| October 2024 | $1,634 |
| November 2024 | $1,619 |
| December 2024 | $1,649 |
| January 2025 | $1,600 |
| February 2025 | $1,635 |
| March 2025 | $1,739 |
| April 2025 | $1,607 |
| May 2025 | $1,500 |
| June 2025 | $1,487 |
| July 2025 | $1,666 |
| August 2025 | $1,716 |
| September 2025 | $1,701 |
| October 2025 | $1,743 |
| November 2025 | $1,697 |
| December 2025 | $1,670 |
| January 2026 | $1,660 |
| February 2026 | $1,650 |
| March 2026 | $1,680 |
| April 2026 | $1,572 |
| May 2026 | $1,635 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 242 W Berkley St
John B. Kelly School
5116 pulaski ave
philadelphia, PA, 19144
K-5Public
C-
Academy for Early Learning
va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave
philadelphia, PA, 19144
PKPublic
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
430 e washington ln
philadelphia, PA, 19144
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Philadelphia near 242 W Berkley St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 242 W Berkley St, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Sadika Fashions LLC
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Deke's Bar-B-Que
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Frank's Place
4210 N 15th St
Lou & Choo Lounge
2101 W Hunting Park Ave
Time Out Sports Bar
3709 Schuyler St
T & S Ltd
4415 N Broad St
Wayne Avenue Health Store
5007 Wayne Ave
Kim's Seafood
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Our Cake Shop LLC
1412 Lindley Ave
Progressive Meat Food Market
Maplewood Nutrition & Dietary Food Shop
51 W Maplewood Mall
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Nicetown Park
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Loudoun Park
Fern Hill Park
Mom Pop Deli
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Wayne & Berkley Seafood
4529 Wayne Ave
Deke's Bar-B-Que
137 W Berkley St
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4234 Germantown Ave
Pauline's House
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