Updated 5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Off-street parking
- Dog park
- Sunroom
- Eat-in kitchen
- Playgrounds
- Patio
Location
500 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA|Spruce Hill
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Elizabeth Bhoj
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Property Overview
With transit access, a bustling and walkable neighborhood, and a mix of age groups nearby, the area stands out for social life and pet friendliness. Close access to a top-rated elementary school and high school, along with 34 photos for a clearer view, adds useful context, while grocery shopping is farther away at about 4.6 miles.
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
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Dishwasher
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 500 S Melville St, Spruce Hill
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Dryer | Has Dedicated Parking Spot |
| Heating | Water |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 500 S Melville St
This is a bright and welcoming 4 bedroom/2 full bath house in the heart of University City (20 min walk to CHOP/Penn/Drexel). It's the perfect mix of urban and suburban, with off-street parking and access to the 34 (T2) and 13 (T3) trolley, 42 bus lines within blocks. Five minute walk to Clark Park (farmers market, playgrounds, dog park). All pets welcome! We just redid everything (kitchen, deck, bathroom, etc) thinking it was our forever house as we love the neighborhood. It's got a second-floor laundry, eat-in kitchen, sunroom, patio, dining room, first floor bathroom, off-street parking, huge basement, an amazing "play alley," and a small but functional front yard. It's in the Penn Alexander K-8 School catchment. Pets okay. It's available starting Oct 1st (but flexible move in) for $3600 water/trash included. Owners only a block away for easy resolution of any issues!
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 500 S Melville St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.5 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- 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 | 19143 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Spruce Hill
4-bedroom apartments at 500 S Melville St cost about the same as the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Spruce Hill
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $2,250 |
| September 2024 | $2,250 |
| October 2024 | $2,237 |
| November 2024 | $2,231 |
| December 2024 | $2,200 |
| January 2025 | $2,202 |
| February 2025 | $2,250 |
| March 2025 | $2,277 |
| April 2025 | $2,284 |
| May 2025 | $2,300 |
| June 2025 | $2,350 |
| July 2025 | $2,400 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,376 |
| October 2025 | $2,271 |
| November 2025 | $2,199 |
| December 2025 | $2,183 |
| January 2026 | $2,106 |
| February 2026 | $2,200 |
| March 2026 | $2,303 |
| April 2026 | $2,400 |
| May 2026 | $2,434 |
| June 2026 | $2,500 |
| July 2026 | $2,468 |
| August 2026 | $2,400 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $3,980 |
| September 2024 | $4,190 |
| October 2024 | $4,137 |
| November 2024 | $4,390 |
| December 2024 | $4,305 |
| January 2025 | $4,205 |
| February 2025 | $3,955 |
| March 2025 | $4,150 |
| April 2025 | $4,280 |
| May 2025 | $4,240 |
| June 2025 | $4,435 |
| July 2025 | $4,476 |
| August 2025 | $4,801 |
| September 2025 | $4,833 |
| October 2025 | $4,753 |
| November 2025 | $4,983 |
| December 2025 | $4,641 |
| January 2026 | $5,098 |
| February 2026 | $4,972 |
| March 2026 | $4,477 |
| April 2026 | $4,375 |
| May 2026 | $4,144 |
| June 2026 | $4,326 |
| July 2026 | $4,498 |
| August 2026 | $3,793 |
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Can I afford to live at 500 S Melville St?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 500 S Melville St
Penn Alexander School
4209 spruce st
philadelphia, PA, 19104
K-8Public
A-
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 500 S Melville St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
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 500 S Melville St, Philadelphia
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
7/10
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
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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