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Highlights

  • Free street parking
  • Share bathroom
  • Central air cooling and heating
  • Living room
  • Free washer and dryer

Location

340 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA|West Powelton
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tian realty

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(267) 225-1102

Property Overview

340 N 42nd st earns a solid expert rating of 7.1/10, with strong scores for amenities (8/10), location (9/10), and trustworthiness (7/10), suggesting a comfortable living experience with clear, reliable listing details. Residents benefit from free street parking, central air cooling and heating, a living room, a shared bathroom setup, and free on-site laundry, while also enjoying close proximity to a highly rated high school just 0.24 miles away.

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

7.1
Very Good
340 N 42nd st is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/0.5BA1 bed0.5 bath160 sqft$550 /mo1 unit availableOne furnished room at basement BF in a 7B4B house Rent $550 Utilities prepay $100 including electricity, gas, water, and WIFI, landlord may adjust the prepay amount based on the actual bills amount Share bathroom, kitchen and living room Central air cooling and heating Free washer and dryer on 2fl Free street parking available. Walking distance to Drexel University and UPenn

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HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaWest Powelton 340 N 42nd st

One furnished room at basement BF in a 7B4B house Rent $550 Utilities prepay $100 including electricity, gas, water, and WIFI, landlord may adjust the prepay amount based on the actual bills amount Share bathroom, kitchen and living room Central air cooling and heating Free washer and dryer on 2fl Free street parking available. Walking distance to Drexel University and UPenn


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.
7.1
/10
Very Good
340 N 42nd st is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 340 N 42nd st
Price·6A 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.
340 N 42nd st is priced lower than the median price per bedroom for the area. While it may be more affordable, there may also be trade-offs in terms of amenities or quality compared to similar listings nearby. It caters to those seeking cost savings, albeit with some compromises.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 340 N 42nd st is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
340 N 42nd st 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 340 N 42nd st 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.
340 N 42nd st 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.

340 N 42nd st is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 50 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 406 restaurants within 1 mile of this 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 340 N 42nd st compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Lacks images
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Rent trends in West Powelton

1-bedroom apartments at 340 N 42nd st cost about 61% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in West Powelton.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
West Powelton
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,149
January 2026$1,189
February 2026$1,197
March 2026$1,197
April 2026$1,176
May 2026$1,195
A table of studio rental data trends in West Powelton
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,000
June 2024$1,077
July 2024$1,103
August 2024$987
September 2024$909
October 2024$909
November 2024$907
December 2024$922
January 2025$925
February 2025$1,162
March 2025$955
April 2025$906
May 2025$980
June 2025$1,019
July 2025$995
August 2025$905
September 2025$1,162
October 2025$1,113
November 2025$1,121
December 2025$1,152
January 2026$1,189
February 2026$1,196
March 2026$1,077
April 2026$1,100
May 2026$1,012

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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 $22,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $550.
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Schools near 340 N 42nd st

Alain Locke School

4550 haverford ave

philadelphia, PA, 19139

K-8Public
C-

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center

900 w jefferson st

philadelphia, PA, 19122

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

West Powelton | Philadelphia, PA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Philadelphia near 340 N 42nd St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 340 N 42nd St, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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