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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • In unit washer and dryer
  • Free wifi
  • Shared bathroom
  • Large bedrooms
  • Central heat and air conditioning

Location

520 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA|Spruce Hill
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Management

Greenzang Properties

Leasing office

(215) 563-1594

Property Overview

Student Housing earns an 8.2 Zumper Expert Rating, with strong scores for amenities, location, price, quality, and trustworthiness, making it a compelling option for renters. Its pros include 13 photos and standout value for money, while notable features like hardwood floors, in-unit washer and dryer, free WiFi, large bedrooms, shared bathroom, and central heat and air conditioning add to its appeal.

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

8.2
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, Student Housing is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Student Housing has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath200 sqft$695 /mo2 units availableSTUDENT HOUSING - ROOM RENTALS Apartment has 3 large bedrooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Unit is very spacious and has hardwood floors. In unit washer and dryer. Central heat and air conditioning. Single rooms for student housing or full 3 bedroom apartment available. $695 per bedroom plus + $50 flat rate for utilities per person, per bedroom. Ease to universities and Public transportation. Various move in date available for students. Located in the PENN ALEXANDER school district. **Free Wifi at student housing building **24 Hour emergency Maintenance **Online rent Payment Service To schedule a showing, please contact Melissa at **** visit our website at Greenzang. com for additional availability
3 bed3 bed1 bath$1,950 /mo1 unit availableThis unit has 3 large bedrooms and 1 bath with In unit washer and dryer. Central heat and air conditioning. $650 per bedroom plus + $70 flat rate for utilities per person. Ease to universities and Public transportation. Photos of similar unit. Located in the PENN ALEXANDER school district! Greenzang residents receive: * Free shared Wifi at this complex * 24 Hour emergency maintenance * Online rent payment and maintenance portal To schedule a showing, please contact Melissa at **** visit our website at Greenzang. com for additional availability

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Amenities for Student Housing

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About Student Housing

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaSpruce Hill Student Housing

Private Bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room


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.
8.2
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.2 out of 10 overall, Student Housing is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Student Housing has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Student Housing
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, Student Housing is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Spruce Hill. 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·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.
Student Housing goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including in-unit laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Student Housing 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.
Student Housing 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Student Housing to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
Student Housing 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 Student Housing compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Spruce Hill

3-bedroom apartments at Student Housing cost about 47% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Spruce Hill.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Spruce Hill
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,175
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
June 2026$1,196
July 2026$1,198
August 2026$1,225
September 2026$1,231
A table of studio rental data trends in Spruce Hill
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,015
October 2024$1,012
November 2024$1,038
December 2024$1,052
January 2025$1,047
February 2025$1,044
March 2025$1,020
April 2025$1,021
May 2025$1,033
June 2025$1,038
July 2025$1,044
August 2025$1,024
September 2025$1,027
October 2025$1,048
November 2025$1,034
December 2025$1,032
January 2026$1,068
February 2026$1,065
March 2026$1,045
April 2026$1,027
May 2026$1,050
June 2026$1,054
July 2026$1,069
August 2026$1,063
September 2026$1,030

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 520 S 42nd St?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,900/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,900 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,322.
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Schools near Student Housing

Penn Alexander School

4209 spruce st

philadelphia, PA, 19104

K-8Public
A-

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

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 - Jefferson Center

900 w jefferson st

philadelphia, PA, 19122

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 520 S 42nd St

Walking

9/10
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.

Cycling

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

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 520 S 42nd St, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 520 S 42nd St

Makkah Market
4249 Walnut St
ACME Markets
4001 Walnut St
Supremo Shop N Bag
4301 Walnut St
Philly Halal Food Market
217 S 45th St
Grocery Outlet
4301 Chestnut St

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