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Highlights

  • White cabinets
  • Balcony
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Open floor plan
  • Updated kitchen

Location

121 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, USA|Bala Cynwyd
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Pembroke Apartments

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(844) 311-7019 ext. 6798

Property Overview

Pembroke East delivers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.4/10, highlighted by a perfect 10/10 price score and a 100th-percentile value-for-money ranking in its area. Residents benefit from a 9/10 location and 8/10 amenities rating, supporting convenient, comfortable living, while an 8/10 trustworthiness score and 50 detailed photos provide added transparency and confidence for prospective renters.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Pembroke East is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pembroke East 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
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Floor plans

Pembroke East - 1022 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$2,245 /mo
Pembroke East - 2013 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$2,845 /moThis three bedroom, two bathroom apartment features an open floor plan with an updated kitchen, white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Pembroke East - 3023 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$2,945 /moThis three bedroom, two bathroom apartment features an open floor plan with high ceilings and a balcony over looking the trees.
Pembroke East - 2023 bed2 bath1,200 sqft$2,995 /moThis three bed, two bath apartment features an open floor plan with a fenced private yard.

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About Pembroke East

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaBala Cynwyd Pembroke East

This three bedroom, two bathroom apartment features an open floor plan with an updated kitchen, white cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Pembroke East is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pembroke East 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 Pembroke East
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.
Pembroke East 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, Pembroke East 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.
Pembroke East 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 Pembroke East 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.

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 Pembroke East compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Bala Cynwyd

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Pembroke East to be 13% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Bala Cynwyd.

3-bedroom apartments at Pembroke East cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Bala Cynwyd.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Bala Cynwyd
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 Bala Cynwyd
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,719
June 2024$1,726
July 2024$1,744
September 2024$1,677
October 2024$1,755
January 2025$1,383
February 2025$1,316
March 2025$1,268
April 2025$1,200

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$89,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $89,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,245.
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Schools near Pembroke East

Cynwyd Elementary School

101 w levering mill rd

bala cynwyd, PA, 19004

K-4Public
A+

Academy for Early Learning

va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave

philadelphia, PA, 19144

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 - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

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Getting around Bala Cynwyd near 121 Montgomery Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 121 Montgomery Ave, Bala Cynwyd

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
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

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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