1 Bed
1 Bath
748 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
748 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 748 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2667220
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 748
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The living room anchors the home with a sense of calm purpose. Whether you are arranging a reading chair near the window or hosting a quiet dinner, the open plan keeps everything connected without feeling crowded. Light moves through the space across the day, shifting the mood from bright and productive in the morning hours to warm and settled by evening. The entry-level bedroom sits within easy reach, and the walk-in closet offers the kind of storage that transforms a bedroom from a place you sleep into a place you actually feel organized. There is a difference, and this closet earns it.
The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher, microwave, disposal, and refrigerator, so the tools you need are already in place. The open floor plan means the kitchen never feels like a separate room — you can keep a conversation going from the counter to the couch without raising your voice. Morning coffee, weeknight cooking, the occasional Sunday meal that takes longer than planned — the kitchen is ready for all of it.
Beyond the walls of the apartment, Fairfax Apartments offers a full range of community amenities that extend the sense of home outward. A fitness center means your workout is never more than an elevator ride away. A game room and a meeting room give residents spaces to gather and to focus, depending on what the day calls for. The building is gated and served by elevators, making daily life smoother on every level. On-site laundry adds practical convenience, and parking is available on the lot for residents who need it.
For residents with pets, Fairfax welcomes cats and dogs, with a dedicated dog park on the property that makes life with a four-legged companion genuinely more manageable. Breed restrictions apply and a deposit is required, so prospective pet owners should confirm details with the management team.
University City has been finding its footing as one of Philadelphia's most interesting neighborhoods, and that energy is visible on Locust Street. The corridor blends the long-established institutional presence of the surrounding university district with a growing wave of independent businesses, renovated storefronts, and the kind of street-level activity that signals a neighborhood with momentum. Long-time residents and newcomers alike are finding that this stretch of West Philadelphia offers something increasingly rare — a genuine sense of place that does not feel manufactured.
For anyone who relies on public transit, the location on Locust Street puts the broader Philadelphia transit network within comfortable walking distance, connecting residents to Center City and beyond with relative ease. Whether the commute runs toward Rittenhouse Square or toward the medical corridor, the access is there. The city, in every direction, is closer than it feels. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Other
Laundry Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Amenities Available Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 748
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID NO TAX RECORD
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 748
Security Features 24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
Nearby Locations
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