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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Prime location
  • Finished basement
  • Private rear patio
  • Large common living areas

Location

1531 Fontain St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA|North Philadelphia West
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Management

BlueVision Group LLC

Leasing office

(844) 326-5843 ext. 8326

Property Overview

1531 Fontain Street receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6, signaling its appeal to renters with a perfect price rating of 10, indicating excellent value for its amenities and location. Notable features include hardwood floors, a finished basement, and a private rear patio, enhancing the living experience. Its prime location offers excellent accessibility to schools, parks, and public transit, making it an ideal choice for those valuing community engagement and environmental sustainability.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1531 Fontain Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1531 Fontain Street 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1531 Fontain Street5 bed2 bath1,500 sqft$2,100 /mo🏡 Spacious 5-Bedroom Home Near Temple University | $420/Bedroom (Flexible Pricing) Located just steps from Temple University, this large, well-maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bath home on Fontaine Street offers exceptional space, flexibility, and value—perfect for students or groups looking to live close to campus. In addition to the five full legal bedrooms, the home includes a large finished basement with a private bonus room, ideal for use as a study space, lounge, home office, or private living area. This layout works especially well for groups that want extra flexibility or additional personal space. ✨ Property Features: • $420 per bedroom • 5 legal bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms • Finished basement with separate bonus room • Spacious common living and dining areas • Functional kitchen with ample storage • Hardwood floors and great natural light • Washer/dryer access • Private rear patio • Secure entry 📍 Prime Location: • Walk to Temple University campus • Easy access to Broad Street Line & public transit • Close to grocery stores, restaurants, and student nightlife • Ideal off-campus housing without luxury-apartment pricing 💡 Why This Home Stands Out: This property offers more usable space than most Temple-area rentals, making it ideal for roommate groups that want room to spread out. The finished basement and bonus room provide additional flexibility that many student houses simply don’t have. 💬 Pricing & Lease Details: • $420 per bedroom (Some price flexibility available depending on group.) 📩 Reach out today to schedule a tour or ask questions — spacious homes this close to Temple are in high demand.

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Amenities for 1531 Fontain Street

Apartment Amenities

DryerHardwood Floor

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Range/OvenRefrigerator

Building

Laundry SharedOnsite Laundry
Residents Lounge

Grounds

Storage
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One-time. Refundable.

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Lease terms12+ months
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About 1531 Fontain Street

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaNorth Philadelphia West 1531 Fontain Street

🏡 Spacious 5-Bedroom Home Near Temple University | $420/Bedroom (Flexible Pricing) Located just steps from Temple University, this large, well-maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bath home on Fontaine Street offers exceptional space, flexibility, and value—perfect for students or groups looking to live close to campus. In addition to the five full legal bedrooms, the home includes a large finished basement with a private bonus room, ideal for use as a study space, lounge, home office, or private living area. This layout works especially well for groups that want extra flexibility or additional personal space. ✨ Property Features: • $420 per bedroom • 5 legal bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms • Finished basement with separate bonus room • Spacious common living and dining areas • Functional kitchen with ample storage • Hardwood floors and great natural light • Washer/dryer access • Private rear patio • Secure entry 📍 Prime Location: • Walk to Temple University campus • Easy access to Broad Street Line & public transit • Close to grocery stores, restaurants, and student nightlife • Ideal off-campus housing without luxury-apartment pricing 💡 Why This Home Stands Out: This property offers more usable space than most Temple-area rentals, making it ideal for roommate groups that want room to spread out. The finished basement and bonus room provide additional flexibility that many student houses simply don’t have. 💬 Pricing & Lease Details: • $420 per bedroom (Some price flexibility available depending on group.) 📩 Reach out today to schedule a tour or ask questions — spacious homes this close to Temple are in high demand.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1531 Fontain Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1531 Fontain Street 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 1531 Fontain Street
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.
1531 Fontain Street 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.
1531 Fontain Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including laundry shared. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1531 Fontain Street 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.
1531 Fontain 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 1531 Fontain 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.

1531 Fontain Street is great for:

Eco living

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

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 1531 Fontain Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
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

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Rent trends in North Philadelphia West

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
North Philadelphia West
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
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
December 2025$1,149
January 2026$1,189
February 2026$1,197
March 2026$1,198
A table of studio rental data trends in North Philadelphia West
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,168
May 2024$987
June 2024$1,032
July 2024$922
August 2024$1,087
September 2024$1,110
October 2024$1,077
November 2024$922
December 2024$1,139
January 2025$1,145
February 2025$1,156
March 2025$1,005
April 2025$1,084
May 2025$1,187
June 2025$1,236
July 2025$1,161
August 2025$978
September 2025$1,040
October 2025$1,132
November 2025$1,158
December 2025$1,118
January 2026$1,107
February 2026$1,085
March 2026$1,192

Schools near 1531 Fontain Street

Tanner Duckrey School

1501 w diamond st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

K-8Public
C-

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2

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 - Little Germantown

2514 germantown ave

philadelphia, PA, 19133

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 1531 Fontain St

Walking

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

Driving

3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1531 Fontain 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

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1531 Fontain St

Lee's Food Market
1615 W Montgomery Ave
A & A Grocery
2000 N Gratz St
Susquehanna Mini Market
1806 W Susquehanna Ave
Lora Mini Market
1918 W Susquehanna Ave
North Dauphin Grocery Store
1702 W Dauphin St

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