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    $1,150/mo

    231 S 42nd St #3R, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    1beds
    450sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available Wed Aug 6 2025
    No pets
    Central air
    None laundry
    -- Parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Separate kitchen areaRadiator heatPrivate unit
    This adorable, fully furnished studio is located in a private house on a quiet, beautiful street in a safe West Philadelphia neighborhood, just a 3-minute walk to the University of Pennsylvania campus. Private unit with its own kitchen and bathroom Separate kitchen area makes it feel more like a small one-bedroom Central A/C in summer and radiator heat in winter Laundry machines in the building Landlord lives on-site (first floor) for responsive maintenance and tenant support Free on-street parking on Spruce St. In addition, tenant can apply for a parking permit ($35/year) to park free on any other nearby streets that require a parking permit. Fantastic location: Short walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and a movie theater on 40th and Walnut St. On the Penn Bus and 42 bus routes 5-minute walk to trolley station; 15 minutes to Center City via public transportation Located within the Penn Police Patrol Zone for added safety Please call, text, or email for more details or to schedule a viewing. Tenants pay for water, gas, and electricity. Three months of rent due at signing (first month, last month, and a security deposit that's worth one month of rent) No smoking allowed. No pets allowed, sorry.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Contact manager
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 450 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Vintage, Water not included in rent, free internet
    • Fencing: Fenced Yard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/3/2025Listed for rent$1,150$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    7/11/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    6/17/2022Listed for rent$1,150$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    7/19/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager
    7/7/2021Listed for rent$1,150$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager

    Neighborhood: Spruce Hill

    There are 2 available units in this apartment building