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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Exceptional customer service
  • On-site parking
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • On-site management
  • Modern bathroom

Location

50 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082, USA
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Management

Woodward Properties Inc.

Leasing office

(888) 274-0663

Property Overview

Sheldrake Apartments offers a strong overall renter experience, with an 8.3/10 expert rating, high marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, and a competitive value profile. It stands out for on-site laundry, parking, a fully equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and on-site management, while also being noted for exceptional customer service. It is well positioned for pet friendliness, nearby middle school access, and strong value per square foot.

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

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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

One Bedroom 1.5 Bath1 bed1.5 bath700 sqft$1,119 /mo1 unit availableTucked away on a residential street, this convenient community offers spacious one bedroom apartments with easy access to everything you need for easy living; 24 hour emergency maintenance, on-site management, on-site laundry facilities, & on-site parking. Situated on State Road, off West Chester Pike in highly sought-after Upper Darby. Close to Barclay Square Shopping Center, Drexeline Shopping Center, Suburban Square in Ardmore, Wynnewood Shopping Center and Center City Philadelphia. Easy Access to West Chester Pike (route 3), Garrett Road, 69th Street Terminal, Light Rail, Septa Lines, Market Street (route 3), Baltimore Avenue (Route 13), Lancaster Avenue (Route 30), City Avenue (Route 1), Schuylkill Expressway (I-76), and the Blue Route (I-476). Within 5 miles of St. Joseph's University, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University.

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Amenities for Sheldrake Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Ceramic Tile Tub + ShowerFully Equipped Kitchen
Hardwood FloorLarge Bedroom
Medicine Cabinet & VanityModern Full Bath
Spacious ClosetSpacious Living Room
Window Treatments

Appliances

Electric StoveRange
Refrigerator

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

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Sheldrake Apartments

HomeApartments in Upper Darby Sheldrake Apartments

Intimate, inviting, and refreshingly different—Sheldrake Apartments brings boutique-style living to Upper Darby. Our spacious one-bedroom apartments feature fully equipped kitchens, generous living areas, modern bathrooms, and plenty of everyday comfort. Choose from one-bedroom, one-bath floor plans, with select apartments featuring an additional half bathroom conveniently located off the living area. Enjoy on-site laundry, attentive service, and a fantastic location near shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation. Sheldrake offers the charm and privacy of a smaller community with everything you need close by. Call or click today to inquire about availability, schedule your in person or virtual apartment tour, and ask about our quick and easy online application process and affordable move in 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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Sheldrake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sheldrake 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 Sheldrake 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.
Sheldrake 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·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.
Sheldrake 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, Sheldrake 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.
Sheldrake 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 Sheldrake 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

If you don’t mind living with roaches and mice, this place is for you!

Abi Bolon

Abi Bolon

May 31, 2022

Roach and mice infested. The management company only does patch work and never fixes problems in the building! AVOID!!!

Pink Kiss

Pink Kiss

Feb 23, 2022

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Sheldrake Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property

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 Sheldrake Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 125 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Upper Darby

1-bedroom apartments at Sheldrake Apartments cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Upper Darby.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Upper Darby
A table of studio rental data trends in Upper Darby
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$995
October 2024$995
November 2024$989
December 2024$954
January 2025$946
February 2025$931
March 2025$958
April 2025$976
May 2025$983
June 2025$995
July 2025$993
August 2025$990
September 2025$984
October 2025$956
November 2025$950
December 2025$950
January 2026$950
February 2026$958
March 2026$979
April 2026$975
May 2026$967
June 2026$996
July 2026$997
August 2026$995
September 2026$972

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$44,760/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $44,760 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,119.
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Schools near Sheldrake Apartments

Highland Park Elementary School

8301 west chester pike

upper darby, PA, 19082

1-5Public
C+

Upper Darby Kindergarten Center

3200 state rd

drexel hill, PA, 19026

KPublic
B+

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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Upper Darby near 50 S State Rd

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 50 S State Rd, Upper Darby

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' 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

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

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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