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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern kitchens
  • Central air conditioning
  • On site laundry facilities
  • 24-hour maintenance
  • Quiet apartment community

Location

8000 High School Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027, USA|Elkins Park
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Management

Willow Grove - Halfpenny Management Company

Leasing office

(215) 884-5985

Property Overview

Elkins Park Gardens has an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its strong appeal to renters with a competitive price rating of 10 for value. The property features modern kitchens, central air conditioning, and 24-hour maintenance, contributing to an amenities rating of 8. Additionally, its prime location offers exceptional convenience to schools and local attractions, achieving a rating of 9, while maintaining a trustworthiness rating of 7, ensuring transparency for potential 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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Elkins Park Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Elkins Park Gardens 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
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

1BR1 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,470 /mo1 unit availableNew floors, carpeted BR, M/W, D/W, High Demand Neighborhood

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Amenities for Elkins Park Gardens

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Elkins Park Gardens

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaElkins Park Elkins Park Gardens

A small, quiet apartment community nestled in a beautiful Elkins Park neighborhood with eateries, book shop, dry cleaning, public park, and train station within walking distance. On site laundry facilities, 24-hour maintenance, central air conditioning, modern kitchens equipped with microwave, dishwasher, and gas range.


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, Elkins Park Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Elkins Park Gardens 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 Elkins Park Gardens
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.
Elkins Park Gardens 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, Elkins Park Gardens 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.
Elkins Park Gardens 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 Elkins Park Gardens 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.
Elkins Park Gardens 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 Elkins Park Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 126 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Elkins Park

1-bedroom apartments at Elkins Park Gardens cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Elkins Park.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Elkins Park
Philadelphia
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,550
June 2024$1,594
July 2024$1,553
August 2024$1,524
September 2024$1,501
October 2024$1,505
November 2024$1,529
December 2024$1,534
January 2025$1,528
February 2025$1,532
March 2025$1,521
April 2025$1,504
May 2025$1,531
June 2025$1,535
July 2025$1,512
August 2025$1,495
September 2025$1,496
October 2025$1,487
November 2025$1,465
December 2025$1,484
January 2026$1,439
February 2026$1,430
March 2026$1,450
April 2026$1,452
May 2026$1,491
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Elkins Park
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,500
June 2024$1,558
July 2024$1,499
August 2024$1,500
September 2024$1,500
October 2024$1,500
November 2024$1,510
December 2024$1,562
January 2025$1,553
February 2025$1,548
March 2025$1,591
April 2025$1,593
May 2025$1,574
June 2025$1,580
July 2025$1,599
August 2025$1,605
September 2025$1,510
October 2025$1,500
November 2025$1,500
December 2025$1,500
January 2026$1,500
February 2026$1,500
March 2026$1,496
April 2026$1,473
May 2026$1,460

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$58,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,470.
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Schools near Elkins Park Gardens

Myers Elementary School

7609 montgomery ave

elkins park, PA, 19027

K-4Public
A-

Cheltenham Elementary School

7853 front st

cheltenham, PA, 19012

K-4Public
B-

Wyncote Elementary School

333 rices mill rd

wyncote, PA, 19095

K-4Public
A-

Glenside Elementary School

400 harrison ave

glenside, PA, 19038

K-4Public
B

Academy for Early Learning

va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave

philadelphia, PA, 19144

PKPublic
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Getting around Elkins Park near 8000 High School Rd

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

5/10
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 8000 High School Rd, Elkins Park

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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