Philly rent comparison: What $950 gets 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! This week’s price point: Around $950 a month.

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Fishtown (1 bed, 1 bath)—No, you won’t have a dishwasher or in-unit laundry, but this one-bedroom unit’s location on Shackamaxon Street does put you close to all of Fishtown’s many haunts and the Girard Station on the El. Plus, pets are welcome.

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Washington Square West (Studio, 1 bath)—At 258 square feet, you won’t be doing cartwheels in this loft-style apartment. But it does manage to squeeze in some character, and there’s a working fireplace in the unit. The building also offers free shared laundry.

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Rittenhouse (Studio, 1 bath)—This unit by far the tiniest apartment up for grabs, at 195 square feet. (Note: These are sample photos of the unit.) It’ll also cost you slightly more to live near Rittenhouse Square: Rent is $975 a month. But that includes access to an on-site gym and a pet-friendly atmosphere.

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West Philly (Studio, 1 bath)—You could be one of the first folks to move into West Lofts, once home to West Philadelphia High School. It’s still a construction zone, but eventually there will be on-site amenities like a huge fitness center, lounge, and co-working space. Right now, this studio is going for $955 a month.