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Highlights

  • Friendly community
  • Spacious layout
  • Outstanding convenience

Location

2730 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA|Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia
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Management

GS Property Management Services

Leasing office

(267) 564-0677

Property Overview

2730 Island Ave offers a friendly community with a spacious layout and outstanding convenience. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.3, it is competitively priced, features excellent amenities, and enjoys a prime location rated 9 out of 10, ensuring easy access to schools and attractions. Additionally, the property is recognized for its transparency, enhancing trustworthiness for potential renters, and it ranks in the 100th percentile for value for money in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 2730 Island Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2730 Island Ave 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

2/12 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,325 /mo

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Amenities for 2730 Island Ave

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Garage Parking
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One-time.

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Admin Fee

One-time.

$75

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

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About 2730 Island Ave

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaEastwick - Southwest Philadelphia 2730 Island Ave

Spacious Southwest Philadelphia Duplex in Prime Penrose LocationDiscover comfortable living in this well-maintained duplex, perfectly situated in the desirable Penrose neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia. This home offers the ideal blend of residential charm and outstanding convenience. You'll enjoy easy access to public transportation, seamless routes to Philadelphia International Airport, and a quick commute to Center City Philadelphia. The property features a spacious and functional layout, perfect for creating a warm and inviting home. Highlights & Location:Duplex layout in a very nice, established neighborhood. Prime Penrose location in Southwest Philadelphia. Extremely convenient to public transportation options. Easy highway access for quick trips to the airport and downtown Center City. Perfect for commuters, professionals, or anyone who values both a friendly community and seamless connectivity to everything Greater Philadelphia has to offer.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 2730 Island Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 2730 Island Ave 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 2730 Island Ave
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.
2730 Island Ave 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·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, 2730 Island Ave 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.
2730 Island Ave 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 2730 Island Ave 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.
2730 Island Ave 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.

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 2730 Island Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia

2-bedroom apartments at 2730 Island Ave cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,150
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$1,197
A table of studio rental data trends in Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,874
July 2024$1,949

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,325.
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Schools near 2730 Island Ave

Penrose School

2515 s 78th st

philadelphia, PA, 19153

K-8Public
C-

National Park Elementary School

516 lakehurst ave

national park, NJ, 8063

PK, K-6Public
C

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 - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 2730 Island Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 2730 Island Ave, Philadelphia

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 2730 Island Ave

Luky Stop Grocery & Variety Store
7400 Elmwood Ave
Brown's Superstores
2900 Island Ave
Shaw's Supermarkets Inc
2900 Island Ave
ShopRite of Island Avenue
2900 Island Ave
Arlen's Mini Market Inc
7300 Elmwood Ave

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