Philly rent comparison: What $1,500 rents right now

Welcome back to Curbed Comparisons, a dive into the options available for a certain price point in various Philly neighborhoods. Is one person's loft another person’s townhouse? Let's find out! Today's price: $1,500/month.

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North Philly (2 beds, 2 baths)—Located right on the edge of Francisville and Sharswood is a this brand new apartment. There are modern, sleek finishes and in-unit laundry. Pets are welcome with a deposit.

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Cedar Park (2 beds, 1 bath)—Here’s a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor of a walk-up. The unit was recently renovated (hooray for central AC!), and there are original details like big bag windows and hardwood floors. Laundry is shared. Sorry, but no pets.

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Rittenhouse (1 bed, 1 bath)—Details are slim on this 600-square-foot apartment in Rittenhouse, but what we do know is that it’s located in the 1510 Chestnut Apartments building, which has perks like a fitness center and in-unit laundry. This unit is up for grabs for $1,550 a month, and cats are welcome.

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Roxborough (3 beds, 1 bath)—$1,500 a month goes a long way up in Roxborough, where this single-family home is looking for a renter(s). The 2,112-square-foot home has room to spare, including a backyard patio and a retro-style kitchen. Only cats welcome, and yes, there’s in-unit laundry. It’s also a short walk from the SEPTA regional rail line.

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Northern Liberties (1 bed, 1 bath)—For $1,550 a month, you can live in this 1,200-square-foot apartment in the Liberties Lofts. The listing note that these photos are of a different apartment, so take this with a grain of salt, but expect the same big windows, tall ceilings, and hardwood floors. The building also has a community roof deck.