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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Shared laundry in the basement
  • Full kitchen equipped with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher

Location

353 W Mount Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, USA|West Mount Airy
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Management

Elfant Pontz Properties

Leasing office

(215) 844-1200

Property Overview

Marita Apartments earns a strong expert score of 8.5/10, with standout ratings for price, amenities, and location, indicating excellent value and everyday convenience. Residents benefit from a full kitchen with modern appliances, shared basement laundry, ample listing photos, and exceptional value per square foot. The property is also highlighted as great for pet friendliness, with nearby pet services and outdoor spaces, and provides a transparent description that supports a solid trustworthiness rating.

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, Marita Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Marita Apartments 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

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath1,060 sqft$1,360 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Marita Apartments – Unit B-2 (1BD), a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located in the West Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. This apartment offers: ~ A spacious one-bedroom layout with hardwood flooring throughout. ~ A comfortable living area with strong natural lighting. ~ A kitchen equipped with modern appliances, including a dishwasher. ~ A well-sized bedroom with ample storage potential. Amenities include: ~ Shared laundry in the building. ~ Landscaped outdoor space. ~ Pet-friendly policy (cats and small dogs permitted). This location provides: ~ Close proximity to Weaver’s Way and neighborhood conveniences. ~ Easy access to public transportation. ~ Nearby parks and green space.

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Amenities for Marita Apartments

Apartment Amenities

CarpetCeiling Fan
Hardwood FloorRecently Renovated
Water

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundrySewer
Shared Laundry in Building

Grounds

Landscaped GroundsOutdoor Space
Shared Outdoor SpaceStorage

Neighborhood

Close to ParkClose to Public Transportation
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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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units20
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About Marita Apartments

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaWest Mount Airy Marita Apartments

Marita Apartments is a multifamily property located in West Mount Airy. Built in 1958, the property consists of two apartment buildings with a total of 20 units. The property features landscaped outdoor space, shared laundry facilities, and updated apartment interiors. Units offer functional layouts with hardwood flooring and modernized kitchens. Located near Emlen Street, the property provides access to parks, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities, including nearby retail and grocery options.


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, Marita Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Marita Apartments 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 Marita Apartments
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.
Marita Apartments 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.
Marita Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Marita Apartments 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.
Marita 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 Marita 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·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.
Marita Apartments 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.

Marita Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service 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 Marita Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 260 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in West Mount Airy

1-bedroom apartments at Marita Apartments cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in West Mount Airy.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
West Mount Airy
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 West Mount Airy
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,195
July 2024$1,195
August 2024$1,195
September 2024$1,145
October 2024$1,095
November 2024$1,090
January 2025$1,092
February 2025$1,097
March 2025$1,097
April 2025$1,106
May 2025$1,163
June 2025$1,150
July 2025$1,160
August 2025$1,092
September 2025$1,094
March 2026$1,153
April 2026$1,169
May 2026$1,150

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$54,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,360.
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Schools near Marita Apartments

Henry E. Houston School

7300 rural ln

philadelphia, PA, 19119

K-8Public
C-

Academy for Early Learning

va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave

philadelphia, PA, 19144

PKPublic

Kenderton Elementary School

1500 w ontario st

philadelphia, PA, 19140

K-8Public
C-

Acelero Learning - Big Germantown

3149 germantown ave

philadelphia, PA, 19133

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Plaza Allegheny

432 w allegheny ave

philadelphia, PA, 19133

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 353 W Mount Airy Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

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 353 W Mount Airy Ave, Philadelphia

Groceries

7/10
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

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

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

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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