Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Is one person’s townhouse another’s studio. Let’s find out! This week we’re looking at options renting for $1,400 a month.
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West Mt. Airy (4 beds, 1 bath)—To really stretch that $1,400, look to West Mt. Airy. This four-bedroom home is up for grabs, offering a front porch, hardwood floors, and big bay windows. All of the appliances have been updated, too. The catch? Pets are out of the question.
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Brewerytown (2 beds, 1 bath)—Heading back toward the city, here’s a two-story rental available in an old church, asking $1,450 a month. The 1,000-square-foot apartment has original details like cathedral ceilings, as well as a spiral staircase and new features like a Bluetooth surround system. No word on pets, though.
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Fairmount (2 beds, 1 bath)—Next up is this two-bedroom apartment in a classic Fairmount rowhome asking $1,450 a month in rent. The 1,000-square-foot rental features hardwood floors and built-ins, plus stacked laundry in the kitchen. Cats are welcome roommates, but for an extra $300.
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Northern Liberties (1 bed, 1 bath)—Across the city in Northern Liberties is this recently renovated apartment that comes with a deal: You can either pay $1,350 a month with an 18-month lease or $1,425 a month for a traditional 12-month lease. That rents this first-floor unit with all new appliances, plus a walk-in closet and access to a private back patio off the bedroom. Laundry is shared, and both dogs and cats are welcome with an extra deposit.
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Fishtown (1 bed, 1.5 baths)—This week’s final stop is Fishtown. This one-bedroom may not look like much right now, but the unit is finishing up a renovation in a time for a new tenant. It’s described a shotgun-style ground-floor unit, with new hardwood floors, an updated bathroom, and a back patio. In total, it’s 1,150 square feet. No word on pets.
Poll
Which $1,400 rental would you choose?
This poll is closed
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9%
West Mt. Airy 4BR
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38%
Brewerytown church rental
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25%
Fairmount 2BR
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23%
Northern Liberties 1BR
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3%
Fishtown 1BR