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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Resident lounge
  • On-site laundry
  • Elevator access
  • High-speed internet access
  • Garage parking
  • On-site fitness center

Location

4920 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USA|Wynnefield
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Management

Bala Apts LLC

Leasing office

(267) 805-5211

Property Overview

Bala Apartments offers a strong overall package, with a high expert rating, excellent value and location scores, and standout amenities like a resident lounge, fitness center, garage parking, elevator access, high-speed internet, and on-site laundry. It also stands out for social and work-from-home appeal, with walkable access, transit options, shared gathering spaces, and nearby services, while its photos and value per square foot add to its appeal.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Bala Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bala Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath260 sqft$995 /mo1 unit available
1BR Junior1 bed1 bath585 sqft$1,195 /mo1 unit available
1BR Deluxe1 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,375 /mo1 unit available
2BR Deluxe2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,495 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Bala Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Freezer

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
OvenRefrigerator

Tech

High Speed Internet Access

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorFitness Center
IntercomOnsite Laundry
Resident LoungeResidents Lounge

Grounds

Garage Parking

Services

Online Tenant Portal

Other

On-Site Parking Garage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units145
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About Bala Apartments

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaWynnefield Bala Apartments

Bala Apartments in Philadelphia, PA offers a range of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments designed for comfortable city living. Residents can take advantage of an on-site fitness center, resident lounge, and on-site laundry for convenience. The building includes elevator access, intercom entry, garage parking, and high-speed internet access. An online tenant portal streamlines rent payments and maintenance requests. Located in Philadelphia, Bala Apartments provides practical amenities for everyday living.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Bala Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bala Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Bala Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Bala Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Bala Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bala Apartments 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 Bala Apartments 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.

Bala Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • Community gathering spaces on-site (lounges, rooftops, etc.)
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • The area has transit options

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

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 Bala Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 410 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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 high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Wynnefield

Studio apartments at Bala Apartments cost about 3% less than the average rent price for studios in Wynnefield.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% lower than 1-bedrooms in Wynnefield.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Bala Apartments to be 12% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Wynnefield.

Median rents as of Aug 22 2026.
Wynnefield
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
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
June 2026$1,196
July 2026$1,198
August 2026$1,223
A table of studio rental data trends in Wynnefield
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$959
October 2024$1,065
November 2024$1,045
February 2025$1,035
March 2025$1,134
April 2025$975
May 2025$1,032
June 2025$1,062
July 2025$1,017
August 2025$975
September 2025$1,012
October 2025$1,025
February 2026$1,010
March 2026$1,005
April 2026$1,249
May 2026$1,187
June 2026$1,025
July 2026$1,025

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $995.
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Schools near Bala Apartments

Samuel Gompers School

5701 wynnefield ave

philadelphia, PA, 19131

K-8Public
C-

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 Philadelphia near 4920 City Ave

Walking

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

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

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 4920 City Ave, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
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

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

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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