Pets Allowed - Primary on Main

Address

4247 Locust Street # 521, Philadelphia, PA

Listing Type

ACTIVE

Price

$ 1,695

Property Attributes

MLS#PAPH2673902
TypeRentals
Listing Status ACTIVE
CountyPHILADELPHIA
CityPhiladelphia
Area19104
NeighborhoodUniversity City
Zip19104
StyleTraditional,Unit/Flat
Year Built1923
Price$ 1,695
Bedrooms1
Full Bathrooms1
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage648

Data Source:

Bright MLS

Property Description

Tucked into one of Locust Street's quieter stretches, this fifth-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments reveals itself as something worth lingering over a 648-square-foot residence where a building born in 1927 and the rhythms of modern University City life find a comfortable common ground. The open floor plan lets the living area breathe, drawing you naturally from the front door toward a kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, a dishwasher, disposal, and microwave alongside a full refrigerator. There is a straightforward ease to cooking here, the kind that turns a weeknight dinner into something unhurried rather than a task to survive. Counter space and cabinet lines flow without interruption into the living room, so conversation with a guest in the next room never requires raising your voice. A walk-in closet anchors the bedroom, offering the sort of storage that lets a smaller footprint live larger than its square footage suggests. University City has a particular quality that is hard to manufacture the way a century-old rowhouse sits comfortably next to a modern research building, the way the coffee shop on the corner knows its regulars by order rather than by name, the way foot traffic hums at almost every hour without ever feeling relentless. Locust Street sits inside all of that energy while managing to feel like a residential address rather than a throughway. Neighbors nod. People walk dogs. The block has the kind of lived-in familiarity that newer developments often work hard to approximate and rarely achieve. Fairfax Apartments carries that same character. The building dates to 1927, and its presence on the street reflects decades of the neighborhood building itself around it. Inside, a fitness center gives residents a reason to skip the commute to an off-site gym. A game room offers a change of scenery on evenings when the apartment walls start to feel familiar. A meeting room means remote work or a quiet call does not have to compete with a coffee shop's background noise. On-site laundry removes one of the more persistent logistical headaches of apartment living. The building is gated and served by an elevator, and parking is available on the lot for residents who keep a car. Pets are part of the picture here. Cats and dogs are welcome, with breed restrictions and a deposit required details worth confirming directly with the management office. A dedicated dog park on the property means morning and evening routines with a canine companion do not require a detour to a distant green space. What daily life inside unit 521 tends to feel like is this: unhurried mornings in a kitchen that functions well, afternoons spent in a neighborhood that rewards walking, and evenings in a building that offers more than four walls and a lease. The history embedded in the architecture, the community woven into the blocks surrounding it, and the practical amenities stacked quietly into the building's common areas make this address one that tends to feel less like a placeholder and more like somewhere you actually live. 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
9/24/2026	Listed $1,695

General Features

Living Area	648
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	521
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	2.62
Vacation Rental Y/N	No
Total SQFT	648
Availability Date	2026-09-24
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	648
Central Air Y/N	No
Total Bedrooms	1
Entry Level	5
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