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27 W Fornance St, Norristown, PA 19401, USA
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Property Overview
27 W Fornance Street is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It stands out for competitive value, convenient access to nearby schools, pet-friendly surroundings, and outdoor spaces.
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.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- High school nearby
- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 900 sqft | $1,595 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome home to 27 W Fornance Street, Apartment 2, a beautifully renovated two-bedroom apartment offering spacious two-level living in Norristown, PA. This unique apartment occupies the second and third floors of the building and has been completely renovated during the recent turnover. The entire unit features fresh white paint, new flooring, and new carpeting, creating a bright, clean, and modern feel throughout. When you enter the apartment, you step directly into the updated kitchen, which opens to a large living space on the same floor. The generous living area provides plenty of room for comfortable everyday living, entertaining, or creating a dedicated workspace. Head upstairs to the third floor, where you’ll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing a private sleeping area separate from the main living space. Apartment Features: 2 bedrooms 1 full bathroom Two-level layout Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors Completely renovated during turnover Fresh white paint throughout New carpeting New flooring Updated kitchen Large living area Spacious bedrooms Off-street parking Shared front yard Shared front porch The combination of a spacious layout, fresh renovations, off-street parking, and shared outdoor space makes this apartment a great place to call home. Located in Norristown with convenient access to local shopping, dining, public transportation, and major roadways. Schedule your showing today and see everything this newly renovated two-level apartment has to offer! |
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Amenities for 27 W Fornance Street
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Front Yard | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Yard |
Other
| Shared Porch |
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Dog Policy
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| Units | 2 |
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About 27 W Fornance Street
Welcome home to 27 W Fornance Street, Apartment 2, a beautifully renovated two-bedroom apartment offering spacious two-level living in Norristown, PA. This unique apartment occupies the second and third floors of the building and has been completely renovated during the recent turnover. The entire unit features fresh white paint, new flooring, and new carpeting, creating a bright, clean, and modern feel throughout. When you enter the apartment, you step directly into the updated kitchen, which opens to a large living space on the same floor. The generous living area provides plenty of room for comfortable everyday living, entertaining, or creating a dedicated workspace. Head upstairs to the third floor, where you’ll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing a private sleeping area separate from the main living space. Apartment Features: 2 bedrooms 1 full bathroom Two-level layout Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors Completely renovated during turnover Fresh white paint throughout New carpeting New flooring Updated kitchen Large living area Spacious bedrooms Off-street parking Shared front yard Shared front porch The combination of a spacious layout, fresh renovations, off-street parking, and shared outdoor space makes this apartment a great place to call home. Located in Norristown with convenient access to local shopping, dining, public transportation, and major roadways. Schedule your showing today and see everything this newly renovated two-level apartment has to offer!
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 GoodWith 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.
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:
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 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile 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 0% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Norristown.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Norristown
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,146 |
| October 2024 | $1,132 |
| 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 |
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Can I afford to live at 27 W Fornance St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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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
Family Dollar
1717 Markley St
Golden Thimble Tailor & Dressmaker
233 W Johnson Hwy
O'Neill Industrial Center
1210 Stanbridge St
European Tailor
335 W Johnson Hwy
Oliver Gallery
414 Dekalb St
Dunkin'
450 W Johnson Hwy
Four Beans Coffee
17 W Airy St
Main Street Cafe
215 E Main St
Dunkin'
151 W Main St
Bucks County Coffee Co
579 E Lafayette St
Pub Deli
1101 Markley St
Colletti Town Tavern
345 W Marshall St
La Poblanita Mexican Cuisine & Bar
419 W Marshall St
Five Saints Distilling & International LLC
129 E Main St
City Works Eatery and Pour House
220 Main St
Clemens Meat Market
2208 Old Arch Rd
Divine Sweets Bakery
Once Upon A Cupcake
Kriebel's Custom Cakes LLC
1803 Markley St
Sweet Prosperity Bakery LLC
1210 Stanbridge St
Elmwood Park
Park
Bartash Park
Scag Cottman Park
Cherry Street Park
Taste of the Insland
1500 Powell St
Cynthia's Soul Grill
1601 Dekalb St
K & K Cafe
1601 Dekalb St
Jule's Sweet Shop
1101 Powell St
Super Deli
1118 Markley St
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