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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large closets
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fully-equipped kitchens
  • Spacious floorplans
  • Onsite management
  • Pet-friendly community

Location

5115 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA|Germantown
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Management

Birchwood Hill Apts LLC

Leasing office

(610) 632-5663

Property Overview

Birchwood Hill Apartments earns a strong overall rating of 8.6 out of 10, with standout marks for price, amenities, and location that point to solid value and everyday convenience. It features large closets, laundry facilities, fully-equipped kitchens, spacious floorplans, onsite management, and a pet-friendly community, while nearby groceries and a top-rated high school add to its appeal.

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

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

  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Partial Reno One Bedroom1 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,195 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Birchwood Hill Apartments, a comfortable community offering convenient living in a well-connected neighborhood. Our thoughtfully designed apartment homes feature bright living spaces, practical layouts, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for everyday living. Located close to shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, Birchwood Hill Apartments makes commuting and daily errands easy while providing a peaceful place to call home. Community Highlights: • Functional and spacious layouts • Professionally managed community • Convenient location • Close to shopping & dining • Easy access to major roadways Flexible Living Options: Ask about our deposit alternative through Obligo and flexible rent payment options through Flex. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about living at Birchwood Hill Apartments!

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Amenities for Birchwood Hill Apartments

Tech

Stove/Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

On Call MaintenanceOn-Site Management
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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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units78
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About Birchwood Hill Apartments

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaGermantown Birchwood Hill Apartments

Welcome to Birchwood Hill Apartments, a comfortable community offering convenient living in a well-connected neighborhood. Our thoughtfully designed apartment homes feature bright living spaces, practical layouts, and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for everyday living. Located close to shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, Birchwood Hill Apartments makes commuting and daily errands easy while providing a peaceful place to call home. Community Highlights: • Functional and spacious layouts • Professionally managed community • Convenient location • Close to shopping & dining • Easy access to major roadways Flexible Living Options: Ask about our deposit alternative through Obligo and flexible rent payment options through Flex. Contact us today to schedule a tour and learn more about living at Birchwood Hill Apartments!


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

Birchwood Hill Apartments 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 Birchwood Hill Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Germantown

1-bedroom apartments at Birchwood Hill Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Germantown
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
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
June 2026$1,196
July 2026$1,197
A table of studio rental data trends in Germantown
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,115
September 2024$1,024
October 2024$1,062
November 2024$1,122
December 2024$1,074
January 2025$1,017
February 2025$993
March 2025$995
April 2025$1,150
May 2025$1,142
June 2025$1,104
July 2025$1,000
August 2025$995
September 2025$998
October 2025$996
November 2025$970
December 2025$987
January 2026$1,000
February 2026$1,060
March 2026$1,093
April 2026$1,099
May 2026$1,078
June 2026$1,037
July 2026$1,016

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Birchwood Hill Apartments

Academy for Early Learning

va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave

philadelphia, PA, 19144

PKPublic

John B. Kelly School

5116 pulaski ave

philadelphia, PA, 19144

K-5Public
C-

Kenderton Elementary School

1500 w ontario st

philadelphia, PA, 19140

K-8Public
C-

Roosevelt Theodore Middle School

430 e washington ln

philadelphia, PA, 19144

K-8Public
C-

Acelero Learning - Big Germantown

3149 germantown ave

philadelphia, PA, 19133

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 5115 Wissahickon Ave

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 5115 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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