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Highlights

  • Laminate flooring
  • Spacious living room
  • Large 1 bedroom
  • Updated kitchen, bath, floors, windows, and appliances

Location

524 N Preston St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA|West Powelton
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Management

REDBLOCK Realty Inc.

Leasing office

(267) 219-5949

Property Overview

524 N Preston Street offers a large 1-bedroom layout with laminate flooring, a spacious living room, and an updated kitchen, bath, floors, windows, and appliances. With strong expert scores across price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness—plus top-tier value and value per square foot compared to nearby options—it represents an appealing, competitively priced rental choice in its area.

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

7.8
Very Good
524 N Preston Street 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

  • Less expensive
  • More space

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$900 /mo1 unit available✔️POWELTON VILLAGE! ✔️BEST VALUE APARTMENT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✔️Large 1 BEDROOM!!!! ✔️Spacious living room ✔️Updated kitchen, bath, floors, windows, and appliances! ✔️Laminate flooring ✔️Plenty of closets ✔️Attic Space for Storage ✔️Backyard access ✔️Walk to Drexel and Penn ✔️A short ride from USP ✔️Close to public transportation DETAILS: - $50 app fee per person - Full background checks. - Yearly leases only. - 3 months rent to move in. *** Income requirement of 3 times the rent *** *** Build your credit! We report rent payments to Experian! *** tags: 1 BD, 1 bedroom, one bath, 1BA, REDBLOCK REALTY INC, University of the Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Museum, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University, West Philadelphia High School, Cedar Park, University City, Center City, Springfield Ave, Squirrel Hill, Walnut Hill, Spruce Hill, Saunders Park, UPENN, PENN, Va Hospital: Schaefer William J, 19143, 19104, 19121, 19139, 19142, 19145, 19146, 19103, 19130, 19151

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About 524 N Preston Street

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaWest Powelton 524 N Preston Street

✔️POWELTON VILLAGE! ✔️BEST VALUE APARTMENT ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✔️Large 1 BEDROOM!!!! ✔️Spacious living room ✔️Updated kitchen, bath, floors, windows, and appliances! ✔️Laminate flooring ✔️Plenty of closets ✔️Attic Space for Storage ✔️Backyard access ✔️Walk to Drexel and Penn ✔️A short ride from USP ✔️Close to public transportation DETAILS: - $50 app fee per person - Full background checks. - Yearly leases only. - 3 months rent to move in. *** Income requirement of 3 times the rent *** *** Build your credit! We report rent payments to Experian! *** tags: 1 BD, 1 bedroom, one bath, 1BA, REDBLOCK REALTY INC, University of the Sciences, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Museum, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Drexel University, West Philadelphia High School, Cedar Park, University City, Center City, Springfield Ave, Squirrel Hill, Walnut Hill, Spruce Hill, Saunders Park, UPENN, PENN, Va Hospital: Schaefer William J, 19143, 19104, 19121, 19139, 19142, 19145, 19146, 19103, 19130, 19151


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.
7.8
/10
Very Good
524 N Preston Street 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 524 N Preston Street
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 524 N Preston Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in West Powelton. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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, 524 N Preston Street 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.
524 N Preston Street 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 524 N Preston Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

524 N Preston Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 294 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Eco living

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

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 524 N Preston Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 124 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in West Powelton

1-bedroom apartments at 524 N Preston Street cost about 36% 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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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near 524 N Preston Street

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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Getting around Philadelphia near 524 N Preston St

Walking

9/10
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

6/10
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 524 N Preston St, Philadelphia

Groceries

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

Shopping

8/10
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

9/10
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
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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