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Property Overview
Premium-value Old City apartment with abundant natural light, extensive photo coverage, and strong nearby school access. Ideal for remote workers, socially active renters, wellness-focused individuals, eco-conscious residents, and pet owners thanks to many nearby cafés and coworking spots, walkable entertainment and dining, plentiful parks and health-focused stores, public transit access, and robust pet amenities and services. While public transit isn’t immediately adjacent, it remains accessible, complementing the highly walkable surroundings.
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
More space- Middle school nearby
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Great for
Eco living
Social life
Wellness
Amenities for 261 N 3rd St #2, Fishtown
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Storage |
Other
| Exterior Type: Masonry |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 261 N 3rd St #2
Property Status: Active Available 4/15! Don't miss this beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath Old City apartment featuring hardwood floors, ceiling fans, tall windows, and central a/c. Upon entering you will be greeted by a spacious living room with oversized windows providing tons of natural light! The adjacent full kitchen includes a stainless steel full size range/oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave, along with gorgeous granite counter-tops, a breakfast bar, and bright white cabinets! Heading deeper in you will find the centrally located full bathroom with a large vanity and bathtub/shower combo. Both bedrooms sit close to the bathroom and offer tons of closet storage as well as ceiling fans and recessed lighting! Additionally, stacked washer and dryer laundry units are accessible via the apartment's convenient laundry closet. Lease Terms: Generally, 1st month, and 1 month security deposit due at, or prior to, lease signing. Other terms may be required by Landlord such as last month's rent upfront. $50 application fee per applicant. electricity, gas (if applicable), cable/internet and $10/mo technology fee. Water is a flat monthly fee of $75. $25 service fee plus cost of the air filter will be charged quarterly for routine air filter replacement. Landlord Requirements: Applicants to make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable gross income, credit history to be considered, no evictions within the past 5 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. Cosigners will be considered. *Pets Permitted, Cats OK, Dogs 50Ibs>, $500 non-refundable pet fee required per pet Office Phone: (215) 735-7368 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 261 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 592 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle 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
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Fishtown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19106 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Fishtown
2-bedroom apartments at 261 N 3rd St #2 cost about 42% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Fishtown
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,768 |
| May 2024 | $1,790 |
| June 2024 | $1,784 |
| July 2024 | $1,790 |
| August 2024 | $1,771 |
| September 2024 | $1,753 |
| October 2024 | $1,750 |
| November 2024 | $1,750 |
| December 2024 | $1,751 |
| January 2025 | $1,763 |
| February 2025 | $1,790 |
| March 2025 | $1,773 |
| April 2025 | $1,782 |
| May 2025 | $1,800 |
| June 2025 | $1,802 |
| July 2025 | $1,810 |
| August 2025 | $1,796 |
| September 2025 | $1,783 |
| October 2025 | $1,747 |
| November 2025 | $1,714 |
| December 2025 | $1,700 |
| January 2026 | $1,698 |
| February 2026 | $1,700 |
| March 2026 | $1,727 |
| April 2026 | $1,750 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,573 |
| May 2024 | $2,469 |
| June 2024 | $2,419 |
| July 2024 | $2,477 |
| August 2024 | $2,529 |
| September 2024 | $2,490 |
| October 2024 | $2,575 |
| November 2024 | $2,523 |
| December 2024 | $2,559 |
| January 2025 | $2,509 |
| February 2025 | $2,552 |
| March 2025 | $2,538 |
| April 2025 | $2,538 |
| May 2025 | $2,538 |
| June 2025 | $2,553 |
| July 2025 | $2,683 |
| August 2025 | $2,492 |
| September 2025 | $2,400 |
| October 2025 | $2,397 |
| November 2025 | $2,410 |
| December 2025 | $2,286 |
| January 2026 | $2,241 |
| February 2026 | $2,412 |
| March 2026 | $2,498 |
| April 2026 | $2,394 |
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Can I afford to live at 261 N 3rd St #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$135,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $135,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,395.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 10 years ago | $2,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $1,895 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 12 years ago | $1,995 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 261 N 3rd St #2
Gen. George A. McCall School
325 s 7th st
philadelphia, PA, 19106
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
Mosaic Early Learning - KCNA Center
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
PKPublic
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
K-11Public
C
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Neighborhood
Fishtown | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 261 N 3rd St #2
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.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 261 N 3rd St #2, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
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