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42 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139, USA|Cobbs Creek
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Amenities for 42 S 55th St, Cobbs Creek
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| 2 Floors | Forced Air |
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| Exterior Type: Masonry |
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About 42 S 55th St
Property Status: Active Welcome to your new home, recently updated 3 bed 1.5 bath townhome in west Philadelphia ready for rent. Full kitchen with refrigerator included, half bath on 1st floor full bath on second. huge LR DR combo, and 3 large bedrooms. This rental unit is the first and second floor with yard access only, no basement access. Rentspree application link: , first last and security to move in. credit background check required. Office Phone: (267) 273-3440 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 42 S 55th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 78 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cobbs Creek |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19139 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Cobbs Creek
3-bedroom apartments at 42 S 55th St cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Cobbs Creek
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,938 |
| June 2026 | $1,950 |
| July 2026 | $1,916 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,517 |
| September 2024 | $1,537 |
| October 2024 | $1,531 |
| November 2024 | $1,560 |
| December 2024 | $1,525 |
| January 2025 | $1,550 |
| February 2025 | $1,512 |
| March 2025 | $1,515 |
| April 2025 | $1,531 |
| May 2025 | $1,574 |
| June 2025 | $1,637 |
| July 2025 | $1,620 |
| August 2025 | $1,621 |
| September 2025 | $1,595 |
| October 2025 | $1,596 |
| November 2025 | $1,562 |
| December 2025 | $1,609 |
| January 2026 | $1,605 |
| February 2026 | $1,600 |
| March 2026 | $1,600 |
| April 2026 | $1,637 |
| May 2026 | $1,669 |
| June 2026 | $1,643 |
| July 2026 | $1,604 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 42 S 55th St
Andrew Hamilton School
5640 spruce st
philadelphia, PA, 19139
K-8Public
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Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 3
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2
1801 north 23rd st
philadelphia, PA, 19121
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center
900 w jefferson st
philadelphia, PA, 19122
PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 42 S 55th St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
2/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
6/10
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 42 S 55th St, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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