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- 9 foot high ceilings
- Recently renovated
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4938 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA|Germantown
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Amenities for 4938 Germantown Ave, Germantown
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | High Ceilings |
Other
| Architecture Style: Cape Cod | Exterior Type: Masonry |
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About 4938 Germantown Ave
Property Status: Active How about 9 foot high ceilings to start! Great location, great accessibility to The burbs and into the city. Two bedroom, recently renovated. Wide open, ground level apartment. Tons of space. Available now. Office Phone: (267) 616-3408 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 4938 Germantown Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 2270 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.1 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Neighborhood | Germantown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Germantown
2-bedroom apartments at 4938 Germantown Ave cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Germantown
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| May 2026 | $1,751 |
| June 2026 | $1,748 |
| July 2026 | $1,716 |
| August 2026 | $1,702 |
| September 2026 | $1,699 |
| October 2026 | $1,695 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,473 |
| December 2024 | $1,495 |
| January 2025 | $1,471 |
| February 2025 | $1,450 |
| March 2025 | $1,462 |
| April 2025 | $1,495 |
| May 2025 | $1,495 |
| June 2025 | $1,461 |
| July 2025 | $1,448 |
| August 2025 | $1,495 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,400 |
| November 2025 | $1,415 |
| December 2025 | $1,406 |
| January 2026 | $1,442 |
| February 2026 | $1,472 |
| March 2026 | $1,495 |
| April 2026 | $1,489 |
| May 2026 | $1,495 |
| June 2026 | $1,495 |
| July 2026 | $1,495 |
| August 2026 | $1,495 |
| September 2026 | $1,495 |
| October 2026 | $1,476 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 4938 Germantown Ave
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
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
430 e washington ln
philadelphia, PA, 19144
K-8Public
C-
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Getting around Philadelphia near 4938 Germantown Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 4938 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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