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Apartments in PhiladelphiaEastwick - Southwest Philadelphia 7242 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19142, United States
Apartments in PhiladelphiaEastwick - Southwest Philadelphia 7242 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19142, United States
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This listing is 13% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia.
Property Status: Active 3 bedroom one bathroom apartment on the 2nd floor. $1300 a month. Tenant must make 3x's the rent or more income ($3900). Good credit and steady employment and/or steady income. Must see Office Phone: (215) 365-6030 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 7242 Elmwood Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 832 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- 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
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19142 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia
3-bedroom apartments at 7242 Elmwood Avenue cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,800 |
| January 2024 | $1,825 |
| February 2024 | $1,835 |
| March 2024 | $1,865 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,298 |
| January 2024 | $1,260 |
| February 2024 | $1,284 |
| March 2024 | $1,528 |
| April 2024 | $1,575 |
| May 2024 | $1,479 |
| June 2024 | $1,467 |
| July 2024 | $1,440 |
| August 2024 | $1,440 |
| September 2024 | $1,394 |
| October 2024 | $1,522 |
| November 2024 | $1,468 |
| December 2024 | $1,474 |
| January 2025 | $1,568 |
| February 2025 | $1,450 |
| March 2025 | $1,400 |
| April 2025 | $1,550 |
| May 2025 | $1,670 |
| June 2025 | $1,600 |
| July 2025 | $1,790 |
| August 2025 | $1,753 |
| September 2025 | $1,625 |
| October 2025 | $1,584 |
| November 2025 | $1,507 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 7242 Elmwood Avenue
John M. Patterson School
7000 buist ave
philadelphia, PA, 19142
PK, K-4Public
C-
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Philadelphia near 7242 Elmwood Avenue
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 7242 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia
Groceries
9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there are also some specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
6/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
3/10
The closest café is within a 20-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
7/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
High schools
7/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
Parks
8/10
A medium-size park and some other smaller parks in the area.
Nightlife
4/10
The closest bar is within a 5-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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Falone's Luncheonette
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Ampler Group
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Little Caesars
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Passyunk Av / 73rd St
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