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5542 Blakemore St, Philadelphia, PA 19138, USA|East Germantown
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About 5542 Blakemore St
Freshly rehabbed 3BR/1BA on a friendly block! Modern kitchen w/ stainless appliances, new floors, & fresh paint. W/D on-site in clean, dry basement. Front porch & backyard for grilling. Near Shops at LaSalle & transit. Tenants pay utilities. App fee applies. NOTE: If PHA voucher used, rent is subject to change. PHA determines rent. Once rent is determined, the security deposit will be the same as the rental amount.
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 5542 Blakemore 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 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Germantown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19138 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Germantown
3-bedroom apartments at 5542 Blakemore St cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
East Germantown
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,868 |
| April 2024 | $1,891 |
| May 2024 | $1,960 |
| June 2024 | $1,998 |
| July 2024 | $1,950 |
| 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 | $1,876 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,512 |
| April 2024 | $1,450 |
| May 2024 | $1,447 |
| June 2024 | $1,537 |
| July 2024 | $1,707 |
| August 2024 | $1,549 |
| September 2024 | $1,525 |
| October 2024 | $1,587 |
| November 2024 | $1,727 |
| December 2024 | $1,785 |
| January 2025 | $1,760 |
| February 2025 | $1,700 |
| March 2025 | $1,655 |
| April 2025 | $1,703 |
| May 2025 | $1,769 |
| June 2025 | $1,725 |
| July 2025 | $1,649 |
| August 2025 | $1,600 |
| September 2025 | $1,720 |
| October 2025 | $1,612 |
| November 2025 | $1,650 |
| December 2025 | $1,762 |
| January 2026 | $1,735 |
| February 2026 | $1,755 |
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Can I afford to live at 5542 Blakemore St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5542 Blakemore St
Academy for Early Learning
va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave
philadelphia, PA, 19144
PKPublic
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Plaza Allegheny
432 w allegheny ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Little Germantown
2514 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
East Germantown | Philadelphia, PA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Philadelphia near 5542 Blakemore St
Walking
8/10
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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5542 Blakemore St, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
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 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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