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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood floors
- Large kitchen
- New appliances
- Spacious living room
- Large patio
Location
426 S 42nd St #A, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA|Spruce Hill
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Property Overview
This property features a spacious layout with hardwood floors, a large kitchen equipped with new appliances, and a generous patio for outdoor enjoyment. The location promotes environmental sustainability, with excellent walking accessibility, nearby public transit, and a vibrant social scene, including 274 restaurants and 38 parks within a mile. With top-rated schools and a high value per square foot, it offers a well-rounded living experience in a bustling neighborhood.
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- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Social life
Eco living
Amenities for 426 S 42nd St #A, Spruce Hill
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Basement | Exterior Type: Brick |
Grounds
| 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.
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About 426 S 42nd St #A
Property Status: Active 462 42nd St Unit A, offers a spacious first floor, freshly painted, two bedroom apartment, with a very large living room and kitchen, with hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen has new appliances including , microwave, six burner large stove and dishwasher. There are lockable entrances from the common hallway into the living room, kitchen and back hallway. This apartment has access to a large patio at the rear of the property. There is a full size washer and dryer and a designated storage space in the basement. This stately old home is located in University City/Spruce Hill part of West Philadelphia. With University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences and the Restaurant School all within walking/biking distance, the area hosts many dining, shopping and coffee shops that caters to the diverse academic and culturally abundant neighborhood. There is plenty of public transportation and center city is minutes away. This property is in the public school Penn-Alexander Catchment. $2500 .00 Monthly Rent with a First and Last Month Deposit. This Property is available mid September. Showings are on hold while older electrical electrical wiring is replaced. They should recommence the second week of September. Office Phone: (215) 247-3600 Copyright © 2025 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 426 S 42nd St #A compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 2228 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Spruce Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19104 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Spruce Hill
2-bedroom apartments at 426 S 42nd St #A cost about 31% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Spruce Hill
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,798 |
| October 2023 | $1,760 |
| November 2023 | $1,740 |
| December 2023 | $1,733 |
| January 2024 | $1,750 |
| February 2024 | $1,700 |
| March 2024 | $1,739 |
| April 2024 | $1,772 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,775 |
| October 2023 | $1,798 |
| November 2023 | $1,793 |
| December 2023 | $1,786 |
| January 2024 | $1,796 |
| February 2024 | $1,700 |
| March 2024 | $1,718 |
| April 2024 | $1,727 |
| May 2024 | $1,786 |
| June 2024 | $1,795 |
| July 2024 | $1,795 |
| August 2024 | $1,794 |
| September 2024 | $1,775 |
| October 2024 | $1,781 |
| November 2024 | $1,863 |
| December 2024 | $1,916 |
| January 2025 | $1,920 |
| February 2025 | $1,925 |
| March 2025 | $1,907 |
| April 2025 | $1,896 |
| May 2025 | $1,908 |
| June 2025 | $1,897 |
| July 2025 | $1,872 |
| August 2025 | $1,895 |
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Schools near 426 S 42nd St #A
Penn Alexander School
4209 spruce st
philadelphia, PA, 19104
K-8Public
A-
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Philadelphia near 426 S 42nd St #A
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
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 426 S 42nd St #A, Philadelphia
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Several 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
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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