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527 S 42nd St Apartment for rent in Philadelphia, PA
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527 S 42nd St


Philadelphia, PA

1 Bed
•
1 Bath

450 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Jul. 1st
Floor plans
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,125
450 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Greenzang Properties
2C
$1,125
Available Jul 1st, 2025
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,495
675 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: Greenzang Properties
2A
$1,495
Rented
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,095
950 ft2
0 Available
Managed By: Greenzang Properties
527 South 42nd Street Unit 2D
$2,095
Rented
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2D
$2,095
Rented
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Where you'll live
Street View
Map View
Satellite View
Location ratings
Walk Score®
92
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
87
Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
94
Biker's Paradise
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Elevator
Smoke-free Community
Meal Plan Available
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $1,125
Property details
Description

3 bed 2 bath apartment available in June - close to UPenn and St Joes! - Spacious and newly renovated 3 Bedroom, 2 bath apartment at 42nd and Chester!
Newly renovated kitchen including dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal and electric range! This unit can come furnished at no charge!
One block from Clark Park and St Joes. Walking distance to Upenn, Drexel and St Joes. Quick ride to center city via public transit.
Greenzang Properties Residents receive:
*24 hour emergency maintenance
*Online rent payment and maintenance portal
To inquire about this apartment or if you would like to set up a showing please contact: Melissa at ucleasing@greenzang.com
Please visit our website at Greenzang.com for additional availability.
(RLNE2028742)

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 10
Last Updated: Updated 30 minutes ago
Contact Number: (215) 563-5880
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 527 S 42nd St by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$40,500
per year
Rent report

527 S 42nd St Rent vs. Philadelphia Average

 527 S 42nd St      Philadelphia Average
1BR
$1,125
$1,823
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400

527 S 42nd St is asking 38% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Philadelphia.

If you upsized to an average priced Philadelphia 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 26% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Philadelphia studio apartment, you would pay 27% less per month.

527 S 42nd St provides 32% less square footage than the average Philadelphia 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
527 S 42nd St
1BR $1,125 $2.50 $3,375
Philadelphia Average
Studio $1,433 $3.10 $4,299
1BR $1,823 $2.70 $5,469
2BR $2,475 $2.50 $7,426
3BR $2,263 $1.80 $6,788
4BR $2,472 $1.60 $7,416

Availability in Philadelphia

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 2,805 1BR units on the market in Philadelphia. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
14% 43% 25% 12% 4%
Available Units in Philadelphia
Studio 901
1BR 2,805
2BR 1,640
3BR 760
4BR 266
Location
Nearby Colleges

University of Pennsylvania

Drexel University

Thomas Jefferson University

Temple University

Saint Joseph's University

Rutgers University-Camden

Villanova University

Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
U of Pennsylvania Hopsital 0.7 mi 14 min 4 min 2 min
Houston Hall 0.7 mi 14 min 4 min 2 min
Annenberg Center for Performing Arts 0.7 mi 14 min 8 min 3 min
Van Pelt Library 0.8 mi 16 min 9 min 3 min
Franklin Field 1.0 mi 20 min 7 min 2 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Va Medical Center Philadelphia 0.35 mi.
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 0.67 mi.
U Of Pennsylvania Hopsital 0.67 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Wallace Fire Department 1.02 mi.
Westminster Fire Department 1.5 mi.
Philadelphia Fire Department 1.94 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes, there is 1 unit available at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
There are no units with move-in dates in the next 2 months. The next unit is available for move-in on July 01, 2025.
What's the square footage of the available units?
It's 450 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 527 S 42nd St in Philadelphia, PA. It's 2.5 miles west from the center of Philadelphia.
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