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Highlights
- Hardwood flooring throughout
- Shared coin laundry
Location
1221 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143, United States|Kingsessing
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Floor plans
| 1/1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 500 sqft | $900 /mo |
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Amenities for 1221 S 52nd St
Appliances
| Microwave |
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Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About 1221 S 52nd St
Well-maintained 1 bed 1 bath apartment available in West Philadelphia on 52nd street between Springfield and Chester Ave. Tenant is responsible for all utilities except water. Shared coin laundry is available in the building. Credit score of 600 or better, minimum of 2 years employment history making 3x’s the rent amount and no past evictions. 1 small pet (cat or small dog) is allowed, and $250.00 non-refundable fee is required. Will need to complete an online application.
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 1221 S 52nd St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- 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
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Rent trends in Kingsessing
1-bedroom apartments at 1221 S 52nd St cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Kingsessing.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Kingsessing
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,193 |
| November 2025 | $1,153 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $966 |
| January 2024 | $895 |
| February 2024 | $937 |
| March 2024 | $883 |
| April 2024 | $884 |
| May 2024 | $875 |
| June 2024 | $972 |
| July 2024 | $1,020 |
| August 2024 | $1,105 |
| September 2024 | $1,140 |
| October 2024 | $1,150 |
| November 2024 | $995 |
| March 2025 | $868 |
| April 2025 | $850 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 1221 S 52nd St
Benjamin B. Comegys School
5100 greenway ave
philadelphia, PA, 19143
K-8Public
C-
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Philadelphia near 1221 South 52nd Street
Walking
8/10
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.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1221 South 52nd Street, 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
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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