Pets Allowed - Primary on Main

Address

4247 Locust Street # 403, Philadelphia, PA

Listing Type

ACTIVE

Price

$ 1,695

Property Attributes

MLS#PAPH2672948
TypeRentals
Listing Status ACTIVE
CountyPHILADELPHIA
CityPhiladelphia
Area19104
NeighborhoodUniversity City
Zip19104
StyleTraditional,Unit/Flat
Year Built1923
Price$ 1,695
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage624

Data Source:

Bright MLS

Property Description

Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this fourth-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments carries the quiet confidence of a building that has seen University City transform around it and kept pace every step of the way. At 624 square feet, the layout earns every inch, moving from an open kitchen into a living space where there is always room to breathe, always room to be at home. The kitchen is the natural starting point for a morning routine. Stainless steel appliances refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal line up cleanly against the counter, ready for whatever the day calls for, whether that is a full breakfast before a long commute or a quick pour before heading downstairs. The open floor plan means the kitchen never feels like a separate room; it flows toward you, part of the conversation whether you are cooking or settling in for the evening. The bedroom tucks away with intention, anchored by a walk-in closet generous enough to actually organize a life into. Storage here is not an afterthought. The building itself is where Fairfax earns its reputation. A fitness center on site means the gym commute disappears entirely rolled out of bed and into a workout, then back upstairs to get on with the day. The game room offers a change of scenery when the apartment walls start to feel too familiar, a place to unwind with neighbors without leaving the building. The meeting room is available when you need a quiet professional space away from your desk. A gated property and elevator access add ease and a layer of everyday comfort that registers most on the mornings you are carrying groceries or coming home late. Laundry is in the building, which is one of those amenities that sounds ordinary until you have lived somewhere without it. Parking is available on site, so a car remains a genuine option rather than a daily negotiation with street parking on Locust Street. Pets are welcome here cats and dogs alike with breed restrictions and a deposit required, so the building stays welcoming for everyone who calls it home. The dog park on the property means that morning walk does not require a hunt for green space. Fairfax thought about the whole household, not just the humans. University City surrounds you with the kind of walkable density that makes a car feel optional on most days. Locust Street places you within easy reach of the restaurants, cafs, and markets that line Baltimore Avenue and Walnut Street. The institutional anchors of the neighborhood hospitals, universities, research facilities create a daytime energy that keeps the area alive and well-served by transit, shops, and services at all hours. For longer trips across the city, SEPTA routes through the neighborhood connect you to Center City and beyond without much effort. The rhythm here is efficient: most of what you need is close, and what is not close is reachable. By evening, the pace settles. The building is quiet in the way that well-constructed 1927 brick tends to be sound does not carry the way it does in newer construction. You close the door to 403, the city keeps moving outside, and the apartment does its job: giving you somewhere solid to land. 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
9/21/2026	Listed $1,695

General Features

Living Area	624
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	403
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	2.72
Vacation Rental Y/N	No
Total SQFT	624
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	624
Central Air Y/N	No
Total Bedrooms	1
Entry Level	4
Main Level Bedrooms	1
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