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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 220 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2670676
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 220
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
At 220 square feet, the open floor plan makes the most of a layout designed for someone who treats the neighborhood as an extension of home. The kitchen anchors daily life with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a disposal, and a microwave, so whether you are reheating something grabbed from one of the Locust Street spots nearby or putting together a quiet meal after a long day, the space performs. A refrigerator keeps pace with your schedule, and the clean lines of the open plan mean the kitchen flows naturally into the living area without interruption.
Storage, often the first casualty in a studio, holds its own here with a walk-in closet that punches well above its weight class for a residence of this scale. The entry-level bedroom configuration means no awkward loft ladders or split-level furniture puzzles — just a sensible, livable arrangement that respects how people actually move through a home.
Beyond the apartment door, Fairfax Apartments offers a range of amenities that expand daily life considerably. The fitness center handles mornings before the city wakes up. The game room and meeting room give residents dedicated spaces for both unwinding and working through ideas without retreating to a coffee shop. On-site laundry keeps routines moving, and the elevator means your grocery run never involves a staircase calculation. Gated access adds a layer of quiet reassurance at the end of the day.
Parking on-site removes one of the more persistent friction points of city living, and the dog park means four-legged residents get their own corner of the property to decompress.
University City itself is in a compelling moment. The energy along this stretch of Locust Street reflects a neighborhood that has always carried academic and institutional gravity but is increasingly layered with independent restaurants, specialty coffee, and the kind of street-level texture that makes a neighborhood feel genuinely inhabited rather than just occupied. Established institutions sit beside newer businesses finding their footing, and the result is a place that rewards the curious walker. Proximity to Penn, Drexel, and the broader medical and research corridor along this part of West Philadelphia means the people, the pace, and the infrastructure are all oriented around people who want to be close to things that matter.
For a resident who measures home by how well it supports the life lived outside it, this studio offers a clean, capable, well-located base. Morning coffee leads to a short walk. Evening winds down in a space that does not demand much but delivers consistently. Cats and dogs are welcome with a deposit and breed restrictions in place, so the transition to University City can include the whole household.
Efficient, grounded in the character of a 1927 building, and positioned in one of Philadelphia's most kinetic neighborhoods, this is a residence for someone who knows exactly what they need. 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)
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 220
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 220
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
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