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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Conveniently located
  • Off-street parking
  • Spacious living area
  • Updated kitchen
  • Shared outdoor space
  • New flooring and carpeting

Location

27 W Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401, USA
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Management

Main Street Management

Leasing office

(610) 275-2904

Property Overview

27 W Fornance Street offers strong value with an 8.6 overall rating, a perfect price score, and high marks for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It stands out for its convenient location, off-street parking, spacious living area, updated kitchen, shared outdoor space, and new flooring and carpeting, with nearby schools and pet-friendly conveniences adding 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, 27 W Fornance Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 27 W Fornance Street 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,549 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 27 W Fornance Street, Apartment 2 in Norristown! This renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers two levels of living space on the second and third floors, featuring an updated kitchen, spacious living area, new flooring and carpeting, and fresh white paint throughout. Additional features include off-street parking, a shared front porch, and shared outdoor space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, public transportation, and major roadways. Schedule your showing today! Main Street Management 610-275-2904 ext. 1011 ****

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Amenities for 27 W Fornance Street

Appliances

Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Front YardOff-Street Parking
Outdoor SpaceYard

Other

Shared Porch
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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Units2

About 27 W Fornance Street

HomeApartments in Norristown 27 W Fornance Street

Welcome to 27 W Fornance Street, Apartment 2 in Norristown! This renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment offers two levels of living space on the second and third floors, featuring an updated kitchen, spacious living area, new flooring and carpeting, and fresh white paint throughout. Additional features include off-street parking, a shared front porch, and shared outdoor space. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, public transportation, and major roadways. Schedule your showing today! Main Street Management 610-275-2904 ext. 1011 ****


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, 27 W Fornance Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 27 W Fornance Street 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 27 W Fornance Street
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.
27 W Fornance Street 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.
27 W Fornance Street 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, 27 W Fornance Street 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.
27 W Fornance Street 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 27 W Fornance Street 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.

27 W Fornance Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store 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 27 W Fornance Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 miles away
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Norristown

2-bedroom apartments at 27 W Fornance Street cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Norristown.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Norristown
A table of studio rental data trends in Norristown
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,115
December 2024$1,083
January 2025$1,081
February 2025$1,043
March 2025$1,030
April 2025$993
May 2025$966
June 2025$1,049
July 2025$1,127
August 2025$1,053
September 2025$1,117
October 2025$1,130
November 2025$1,110
December 2025$1,106
January 2026$1,125
February 2026$1,079
March 2026$1,065
April 2026$1,077
May 2026$1,099
June 2026$1,152
July 2026$1,145
August 2026$1,136
September 2026$1,177
October 2026$1,165

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Can I afford to live at 27 W Fornance St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$61,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,549.
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Schools near 27 W Fornance Street

Hancock Elementary School

arch & summit streets

norristown, PA, 19401

1-4Public
C+

Gotwals Elementary School

1 e oak st

norristown, PA, 19401

1-4Public
C

Cole Manor Elementary School

2350 springview rd

norristown, PA, 19401

K-4Public
C+

Ray S. Musselman Learning Center

1020 sandy st

norristown, PA, 19401

KPublic
B

Marshall Street Elementary School

1525 w marshall st

norristown, PA, 19403

K-4Public
C+
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Getting around Norristown near 27 W Fornance St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
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

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 27 W Fornance St, Norristown

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
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

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 27 W Fornance St

DeKalb Supermarket
815 Dekalb St
Bravo
1721 Markley St
Los Potrillos Taqueria
354 W Elm St
Lupita's Market
700 Swede St
Grocery La Guadalupana
542 Swede St

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