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Highlights

  • Quiet residential neighborhood
  • Contemporary finishes
  • Brand-new flooring throughout
  • Fresh, stylish touches
  • Front porch

Location

1518 Willow Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027, USA|Elkins Park
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Management

CNR Homes LLC

Leasing office

(215) 478-2870

Property Overview

1518 Willow Ave delivers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, including top marks for price and high scores for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. Contemporary finishes, brand-new flooring, fresh stylish touches, and a welcoming front porch complement its quiet residential setting, placing it in the 75th percentile for value for money compared to similar properties nearby.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1518 Willow Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1518 Willow Ave 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

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath675 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit availableSpacious Renovated 2-Bedroom in Elkins Park This beautifully renovated and spacious 2-bedroom apartment in Elkins Park offers high ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open, airy layout. Features include an updated bathroom, new flooring, fresh paint, and modern fixtures throughout. One bedroom includes a walk-in closet for added convenience. Generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility. Conveniently located near shopping, transportation, and everyday amenities. Motivated Landlord. Housing Choice Vouchers welcome .

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Amenities for 1518 Willow Ave

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HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaElkins Park 1518 Willow Ave

Spacious Renovated 2-Bedroom in Elkins Park This beautifully renovated and spacious 2-bedroom apartment in Elkins Park offers high ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open, airy layout. Features include an updated bathroom, new flooring, fresh paint, and modern fixtures throughout. One bedroom includes a walk-in closet for added convenience. Generously sized bedrooms provide comfort and flexibility. Conveniently located near shopping, transportation, and everyday amenities. Motivated Landlord. Housing Choice Vouchers welcome .


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1518 Willow Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1518 Willow Ave 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 1518 Willow Ave
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.
1518 Willow Ave 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.
1518 Willow Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1518 Willow Ave 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.
1518 Willow Ave 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 1518 Willow Ave 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.

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 1518 Willow Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Elkins Park

2-bedroom apartments at 1518 Willow Ave cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Elkins Park.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Elkins Park
Philadelphia
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,595
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$1,492
June 2026$1,485
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Elkins Park
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,555
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$1,462
June 2026$1,472

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Bedrooms

2 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 $60,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near 1518 Willow Ave

Myers Elementary School

7609 montgomery ave

elkins park, PA, 19027

K-4Public
A-

Wyncote Elementary School

333 rices mill rd

wyncote, PA, 19095

K-4Public
A-

Cheltenham Elementary School

7853 front st

cheltenham, PA, 19012

K-4Public
B-

Glenside Elementary School

400 harrison ave

glenside, PA, 19038

K-4Public
B

Academy for Early Learning

va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave

philadelphia, PA, 19144

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Neighborhood

Elkins Park | Philadelphia, PA

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

Getting around Elkins Park near 1518 Willow Ave

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1518 Willow Ave, Elkins Park

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
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

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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