Pets Allowed - Primary on Main

Address

4247 Locust Street # 600, Philadelphia, PA

Listing Type

ACTIVE

Price

$ 2,375

Property Attributes

MLS#PAPH2671102
TypeRentals
Listing Status ACTIVE
CountyPHILADELPHIA
CityPhiladelphia
Area19104
NeighborhoodUniversity City
Zip19104
StyleTraditional,Unit/Flat
Year Built1923
Price$ 2,375
Bedrooms2
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage748

Data Source:

Bright MLS

Property Description

Tucked into a handsome 1927 building on a tree-lined stretch of Locust Street, this two-bedroom, one-bath residence in University City rewards the resident who looks a little closer. At 748 square feet, the layout is purposeful an open floor plan that draws you from the front door through the living space without interruption, letting the rooms breathe in a way that larger, less considered apartments rarely manage. The kitchen sits at the center of daily life here, outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, a disposal, and a microwave, so the mechanics of cooking and cleaning fade into the background and the experience of being home moves to the foreground. A refrigerator keeps pace with whatever the week demands, whether that is a Sunday meal prep or a Wednesday leftover. Both bedrooms offer genuine space for rest and organization, with walk-in closet storage that makes the perennial apartment problem where does everything go feel genuinely solved. One bedroom sits at entry level, a detail that matters when you are carrying groceries or simply want a quieter, more grounded sleeping space. The open floor plan means the living room can hold a proper sofa, a workspace, and still leave room to move, which is the quiet luxury of a layout that was planned rather than assembled. The building itself carries the character of its 1927 origins into the present. The elevator means the sixth floor arrives without effort. When laundry day comes, the on-site laundry facilities handle it without the need to leave the building or find a corner laundromat. The fitness center is there for the early morning session before the day begins in earnest. The game room offers a different kind of decompression on the evenings when you want company but not the noise of going out. A meeting room provides a professional setting without a commute. The building is gated, and parking is available on the lot meaningful in a neighborhood where street parking is a daily negotiation. For residents who share their home with a cat or a dog, the on-site dog park makes that relationship easier to manage. Breed restrictions apply, and a deposit is required for pets, so the details are worth confirming but the intention is clear: this is a building that accommodates the full shape of a resident's life. University City is one of Philadelphia's most genuinely walkable neighborhoods, and Locust Street puts you in the middle of it. The commercial energy of Baltimore Avenue is close. The green corridors and institutional anchors of the neighborhood research centers, hospitals, universities generate a density of daily activity that keeps the streets lively without tipping into chaos. For commuters, the transit connections that define this part of the city make car-free living a real option rather than an aspiration, with multiple routes feeding toward Center City and beyond. The 4200 block of Locust in particular sits at a kind of neighborhood sweet spot residential enough to feel like home, connected enough to feel like the city. University City has spent the last decade becoming one of Philadelphia's most sought addresses, and the residents who find their way to Fairfax Apartments tend to understand why. The 1927 bones, the walkable surroundings, and the considered amenities combine to make this two-bedroom residence something worth finding. 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.

Price History
9/15/2026	Listed $2,375

General Features

Living Area	748
Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Other
Cooling	Other
Appliances	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
Association Fee Includes	Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Architectural Style	Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Security Deposit	350.0
Security Features	24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Construction Materials	Other
School District	THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Pets Allowed	Case by Case Basis,Cats OK,Dogs OK,Number Limit,Pet Addendum/Deposit,Size/Weight Restriction
Year Built	1923
Tenant Pays	Utilities - All
Levels	1
Unit Number	600
Cool Fuel	Other
Accessibility	Other
County	PHILADELPHIA
New Construction	No
Property Type	Residential Lease
Association Amenities	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 Com
Subdivision Name	UNIVERSITY CITY
Pets Allowed Y/N	Yes
Garage Y/N	No
Water Access Y/N	No
Other Structures	Above Grade
Transportation	Bus Stop less than 1 mile,Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles,Commuter Lots less than 5 miles,Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
Full Baths	1
Status	ACTIVE
Directions	Located on Locust Street
City	PHILADELPHIA
Senior Community Y/N	No
MLS Area	19104 (19104)
Structure Type	Unit/Flat/Apartment
Bathrooms Full Main Level	1
Bathrooms Count Main Level	1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG	3.18
Vacation Rental Y/N	No
Total SQFT	748
Availability Date	2026-09-21
Standard Status	Active
Year Built Source	Estimated

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	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 - Isla
Heating Fuel	Other
Furnished Y/N	No
Hot Water	Other
Basement (Y/N)	No
Heating Y/N	Yes
Fireplace Y/N	No
Above Grade Finished Area	748
Central Air Y/N	No
Total Bedrooms	2
Entry Level	6
Main Level Bedrooms	2
LivingAreaSource	Estimated
Laundry Type	Has Laundry,Dryer In Unit,Common,Basement,Main Floor,Shared,Washer In Unit
Above Grade Finished Area Source	Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type	Square Feet
Total Baths	1

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Flood Lights,Lawn Sprinkler,Play Area,Play Equipment,Sidewalks,Other
Pool	No Pool
Water Source	Public
Type of Parking	Off Street
Water View Y/N	No
Waterfront Y/N	No
Navigable Water Y/N	No
Water Oriented Y/N	No