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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Balconies
  • On site management
  • Convenient location
  • Sun rooms
  • 24 hour emergency maintenance
  • Spacious walk in closets

Location

1 Oakland Ter, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, USA|Bala Cynwyd
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Management

TLB Property Management

Leasing office

(551) 804-8594

Property Overview

Hardie House is an excellent rental option, achieving a Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, highlighting its competitive pricing and an impressive amenities score of 9 out of 10. It features desirable attributes such as spacious walk-in closets, balconies, and 24-hour emergency maintenance, while its prime location provides convenient access to schools and transportation. Additionally, the property is noted for its pet-friendly environment, further enhancing its appeal.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Hardie House is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hardie House 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

  • High school nearby
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0/1Studio1 bath400 sqft$1,375 /mo

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Amenities for Hardie House

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCentral Heat
Hardwood FloorHeating
Private Balcony

Appliances

Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit1

Breed restrictions include:

Please contact management for pet policy details

Required one-time fees

Admin Fee$25
Application Fee$0
Building details

Property details

Units28
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About Hardie House

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaBala Cynwyd Hardie House

Quiet and quaint; Hardie House is a beautiful 1920's Spanish inspired community that offers a wide range of floor plans for studio, one and two bedroom apartments with exquisite original hardwood flooring! Choose between sun rooms and balconies, enjoy spacious walk in closets and ceramic tub-shower combo baths. 24 hour emergency maintenance, on site management and our convenient online resident portal will ensure you will have everything you need, right when you need it!Settled off of City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, Hardie House is positioned in the most convenient location you can find with access to both Philadelphia and the Main Line, convenient train and bus routes, I-76, the Lower Merion School District and St. Joe's University. Come to Hardie House, where living in Bala Cynwyd IS affordable!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Hardie House is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hardie House 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 Hardie House
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.
Hardie House 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.
Hardie House goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Hardie House 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.
Hardie House 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·6A 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 Hardie House does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Hardie House 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.

Hardie House is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 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 Hardie House compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Bala Cynwyd

studio apartments at Hardie House cost about 15% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Bala Cynwyd.

Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Bala Cynwyd
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,223
November 2023$1,198
December 2023$1,196
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$1,195
A table of studio rental data trends in Bala Cynwyd
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,666
December 2023$1,653
January 2024$1,621
February 2024$1,623
March 2024$1,624
April 2024$1,655
May 2024$1,722
June 2024$1,726
July 2024$1,744
September 2024$1,677
October 2024$1,755
January 2025$1,383
February 2025$1,316
March 2025$1,268
April 2025$1,200

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1 Oakland Ter?

Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$55,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,375.
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Schools near Hardie House

Merion Elementary School

549 s bowman ave

merion station, PA, 19066

K-4Public
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Getting around Bala Cynwyd near 1 Oakland Ter

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
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 1 Oakland Ter, Bala Cynwyd

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
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

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

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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