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Highlights

  • Spacious closets
  • Swimming pool
  • Sun deck
  • Designer kitchens
  • Park-like setting
  • Onsite fitness center

Location

7841 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128, United States|Roxborough
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(484) 532-4697

Property Overview

Metropolitan Roxborough receives a strong overall expert rating of 8.3, reflecting its competitive pricing, impressive amenities, and convenient location. Key features include spacious closets, a swimming pool, a sun deck, and designer kitchens, underscoring a high quality of living. Additionally, the property ranks in the 92.59 percentile for value, providing transparency and trustworthiness to potential renters through detailed descriptions and abundant imagery.

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, Metropolitan Roxborough is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Metropolitan Roxborough has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BRJR1 bed1 bath550 sqft$1,125 /mo1 unit availableA cozy one bedroom, one bathroom apartment home.
1BR1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,185–$1,375 /mo4 units availableOne bedroom, one bathroom apartment home.
1BRL1 bed1 bath625 sqft$1,285–$1,295 /mo2 units availableOne bedroom, one bathroom apartment home.
2BR2 bed1 bath800 sqft$1,415–$1,495 /mo4 units availableTwo bedroom, one bathroom apartment home.

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Amenities for Metropolitan Roxborough

Building

Cats 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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units145
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About Metropolitan Roxborough

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Explore the Metropolitan Roxborough apartment community in Philadelphia, PA, and enjoy a pet-friendly building conveniently located on Ridge Ave in a park-like setting on six acres and near Center City. Featuring spacious studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom floor plans filled with amenities like designer kitchens and spacious closets. Enjoy community common spaces, including an onsite fitness center and swimming pool with sun deck. A good life begins with a great place to live! Contact our leasing office to schedule a tour at the Metropolitan Roxborough and lease a beautiful apartment near great shopping centers, top restaurants and exciting nightlife.


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, Metropolitan Roxborough is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Metropolitan Roxborough has a number of attractive features—namely its Location— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Metropolitan Roxborough
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Metropolitan Roxborough is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Roxborough. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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, Metropolitan Roxborough 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.
Metropolitan Roxborough 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·9A 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.
Metropolitan Roxborough has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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.
Metropolitan Roxborough 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

I love living at metropolitan it s cleansafe,and the other tenents are all so nice the maintenance men are right there for any problems the leasing office staff are wonderful

Patricia

Patricia

Jan 08, 2024

I lived here for almost 5 years before being relocated for my career. Quiet location but Ridge Avenue has any and everything you need. Very helpful and responsive staff. The property management went above and beyond to help me countless times throughout my residency.

Herb Stanford

Herb Stanford

Jan 31, 2020

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Metropolitan Roxborough is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 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 Metropolitan Roxborough compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Roxborough

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 21% lower than 1-bedrooms in Roxborough.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Metropolitan Roxborough to be 21% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Roxborough.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Roxborough
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,197
January 2024$1,200
February 2024$1,195
March 2024$1,162
April 2024$1,185
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$1,150
A table of studio rental data trends in Roxborough
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,287
March 2024$1,287

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Can I afford to live at 7841 Ridge Avenue?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,185.
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Schools near Metropolitan Roxborough

Shawmont School

535 shawmont ave

philadelphia, PA, 19128

PK, K-8Public
C+

Kenderton Elementary School

1500 w ontario st

philadelphia, PA, 19140

K-8Public
C-
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Getting around Philadelphia near 7841 Ridge Avenue

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 7841 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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