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- Hardwood floors
- Fully-tiled bathrooms, kitchen
Location
521 S 42nd St #2R, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA|Spruce Hill
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Amenities for 521 S 42nd St #2R, Spruce Hill
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | No Dogs |
Building
| Cats OK |
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 521 S 42nd St #2R
Sweet deal!
This listing is 17% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Spruce Hill.
This one bedroom, one bathroom is located on the 500 block of South 42nd St in the University City region of West Philly. This apartment has hardwood floors though-out, except for the bathrooms and kitchen which are fully-tiled. Heat included in the rent! Tenant pays for gas, electric and $25 per month for cold water. Tenants must obtain renters insurance. Pet Policy: Cats OK with $300 non-refundable pet fee, sorry no dogs. All New Age tenants will be automatically enrolled in a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $25 per month, which includes $5k in property damage reimbursement, credit building through timely rent payments, a resident rewards program, and so much more! These benefits are designed to improve your living experience and put money back into your pockets. All information about this package can be found at https newagerealtygroup com tenant-hub Please Note: To process the applications a holding fee equal to one month’s rent must be paid after submitting the application(s). Upon approval, the unit will be removed from the market. The holding fee becomes the security deposit after the lease has been signed for the unit moving forward. If your application is declined, we will refund the holding fee within 2 business days. We collect first month’s rent, and a security deposit for all our properties. These balances MUST be paid in certified funds. Please contact new Age Realty Group at 215-387-1002 or visit us on the web at www newagerealtygroup com for more information. To schedule a showing, please visit our website at https www newagerealtygroup com vacancies or send an email to **** for more information.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Spruce Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19104 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Spruce Hill
1-bedroom apartments at 521 S 42nd St #2R cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Spruce Hill.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Spruce Hill
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,550 |
| June 2024 | $1,594 |
| 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 | $1,491 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,211 |
| June 2024 | $1,210 |
| July 2024 | $1,242 |
| August 2024 | $1,203 |
| September 2024 | $1,195 |
| October 2024 | $1,191 |
| November 2024 | $1,210 |
| December 2024 | $1,218 |
| January 2025 | $1,236 |
| February 2025 | $1,222 |
| March 2025 | $1,207 |
| April 2025 | $1,211 |
| May 2025 | $1,207 |
| June 2025 | $1,197 |
| July 2025 | $1,206 |
| August 2025 | $1,235 |
| September 2025 | $1,214 |
| October 2025 | $1,231 |
| November 2025 | $1,237 |
| December 2025 | $1,262 |
| January 2026 | $1,268 |
| February 2026 | $1,259 |
| March 2026 | $1,260 |
| April 2026 | $1,257 |
| May 2026 | $1,270 |
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Getting around Philadelphia near 521 S 42nd St #2R
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
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 521 S 42nd St #2R, Philadelphia
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
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
6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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