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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 E Church Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA|East Germantown
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Management

Church Lane Portfolio

Leasing office

(484) 435-7435

Property Overview

Penn Lee Court Apartments offers a strong value with an 8.8 Zumper Expert Rating, standout price, amenities, and location scores, and a solid trustworthiness rating. It features modern, beautifully renovated apartments with updated kitchens, brand new vinyl flooring, laundry rooms on each floor, and on-site maintenance. It is also noted for excellent value for money and pet friendliness, with nearby pet services and a top-rated high school within close reach.

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 Quality, 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
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bd/ 1 Ba1 bed1 bath651 sqft$1,150 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Penn Lee Court Apartments, a comfortable community offering convenient living in a well-connected neighborhood. Our thoughtfully designed apartment homes feature bright living spaces, practical layouts, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for everyday living. Located close to shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, Penn Lee Court Apartments makes commuting and daily errands easy while providing a peaceful place to call home. Community Highlights: • Functional and spacious layouts • Professionally managed community • Convenient location • Close to shopping & dining • Easy access to major roadways Flexible Living Options: Ask about our deposit alternative through Obligo and flexible rent payment options through Flex. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about living at Penn Lee Court Apartments!

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Amenities for Penn Lee Court Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Remote Entry IntercomSecurity System

Tech

Stove/Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry

Services

On Call Maintenance

Other

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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
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About Penn Lee Court Apartments

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaEast Germantown Penn Lee Court Apartments

Welcome to Penn Lee Court Apartments, a comfortable community offering convenient living in a well-connected neighborhood. Our thoughtfully designed apartment homes feature bright living spaces, practical layouts, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for everyday living. Located close to shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, Penn Lee Court Apartments makes commuting and daily errands easy while providing a peaceful place to call home. Community Highlights: • Functional and spacious layouts • Professionally managed community • Convenient location • Close to shopping & dining • Easy access to major roadways Flexible Living Options: Ask about our deposit alternative through Obligo and flexible rent payment options through Flex. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about living at Penn Lee Court Apartments!


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 Quality, 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Penn Lee Court Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store 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
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
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
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in East Germantown

1-bedroom apartments at Penn Lee Court Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in East Germantown.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
East Germantown
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,196
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$1,149
January 2026$1,189
February 2026$1,197
March 2026$1,197
April 2026$1,176
May 2026$1,195
June 2026$1,196
July 2026$1,198
A table of studio rental data trends in East Germantown
MonthMedian Rent
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
January 2026$937
February 2026$870
March 2026$912
April 2026$900
May 2026$900
June 2026$900
July 2026$887

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 557 E Church Ln?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Schools near Penn Lee Court Apartments

Roosevelt Theodore Middle School

430 e washington ln

philadelphia, PA, 19144

K-8Public
C-

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

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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 E Church Ln

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 E Church Ln, 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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Inf Grocery & Produce LLC
809 E Chelten Ave

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