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Highlights

  • On site maintenance
  • Modern, updated kitchens
  • Brand new vinyl flooring
  • Beautifully renovated apartments
  • Laundry rooms on each floor
  • Bathrooms

Location

557 East Church Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144, United States|East Germantown
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Management

Church Lane Portfolio

Leasing office

(215) 310-7333

Property Overview

Penn Lee Court Apartments receives an impressive overall rating of 8.8 from Zumper, reflecting a strong balance of price and value with a perfect price rating of 10. The property features modern amenities, including updated kitchens and on-site maintenance, and ranks highly for its location and amenities. Its appeal is further enhanced by its pet-friendly surroundings, making it a distinguished choice for renters seeking quality living.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Penn Lee Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Penn Lee Court Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Magnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio1 bath376 sqft$850–$895 /mo2 units available
1 Bd/ 1 Ba1 bed1 bath651 sqft$1,095 /mo7 units availableOur beautifully renovated apartments at Penn Lee Court Apartments in Germantown, PA provides excellent living accommodations with features including modern, updated kitchens, appliances, and bathrooms. These units also include brand new vinyl flooring and fresh paint. This property has on call maintenance, onsite laundry, an updated security system, and an online portal for maintenance requests and rent payment options.

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Amenities for Penn Lee Court Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Remote Entry IntercomSecurity System
Trash

Tech

Stove/Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry
Sewer

Services

On Call Maintenance

Other

Online Payments
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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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units36
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About Penn Lee Court Apartments

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaEast Germantown Penn Lee Court Apartments

Magnificent apartments completely remodeled - Our beautifully renovated apartments at Penn Lee Court Apartments in Germantown, PA provides excellent living accommodations with features including modern, updated kitchens, appliances, and bathrooms. These apartments also include brand new vinyl flooring and fresh paint. This property has on site maintenance, laundry rooms on each floor, an updated security system, and an online portal for maintenance requests and rent payment. Penn Lee Court Apartments is close to public transportation and just a short walk away from LaSalle University.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Penn Lee Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Penn Lee Court Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Penn Lee Court Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Penn Lee Court Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Penn Lee Court Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Penn Lee Court Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Penn Lee Court Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Penn Lee Court Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Penn Lee Court Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Penn Lee Court Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Penn Lee Court Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
Studio is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in East Germantown

Studio apartments at Penn Lee Court Apartments cost about 15% less than the average rent price for studios in East Germantown.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in East Germantown.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
East Germantown
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,195
January 2024$1,200
February 2024$1,195
March 2024$1,162
April 2024$1,185
May 2024$1,200
June 2024$1,210
July 2024$1,204
August 2024$1,195
September 2024$1,191
October 2024$1,180
November 2024$1,196
December 2024$1,199
January 2025$1,206
February 2025$1,208
March 2025$1,209
April 2025$1,194
May 2025$1,222
June 2025$1,225
July 2025$1,227
August 2025$1,198
September 2025$1,195
October 2025$1,193
November 2025$1,153
December 2025$1,148
A table of studio rental data trends in East Germantown
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$995
January 2024$982
February 2024$875
March 2024$966
April 2024$1,136
May 2024$1,073
June 2024$1,108
July 2024$1,000
August 2024$1,050
September 2024$950
October 2024$933
November 2024$975
December 2024$966
January 2025$949
February 2025$912
March 2025$896
April 2025$910
May 2025$928
June 2025$1,041
July 2025$976
August 2025$995
September 2025$993
October 2025$989
November 2025$1,011
December 2025$995

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Penn Lee Court Apartments

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
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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 557 East Church Lane

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
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 557 East Church Lane, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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