Available August 1, 2026! This spacious 1 bed/1 bath apartment is located in the heart of the old city on a popular and quiet block of 3rd St. that has lots of businesses, top-rated restaurants, cafeterias, shops, public transportation, pilates, gyms, and historic attractions just a couple of minutes away from your unit! Enjoy relaxing walks to Penn's Landing, your favorite food & amazing atmosphere that this neighborhood offers to you! It has an Italian, exclusively designed and made for this unit bespoke kitchen with lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an electric stove, a dishwasher, and a garbage disposal. It will be a dream for cooking enthusiasts! The living room is spacious and perfect for entertainment. Big windows facing east and you can see the Ben Franklin bridge! The bedroom is separated from the rest of the apartment by a 3/4 wall. It can easily fit a queen-sized bed, desk, dresser, and more! Beautiful bathroom with custom-made vanity units and mirrors with real wood veneers. The apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, central AC & Heating, an intercom, and a small outdoor space! Water is included in rent, tenants only pay for electricity and wifi! Convenient tenant portal for rent payments & responsive maintenance. Applicants must show a combined gross verifiable monthly income of at least three times the rent, a preferred credit score of 650 or higher (lower scores aren't automatic disqualifiers), no open collections, and at least one year of positive rental and employment history. No eviction judgments within the past four years. Each application is reviewed individually, and strong income, references, or a qualified co signer may offset weaker areas, though approval isn't guaranteed. Bank statements may be requested. Pets are ok with a non-refundable pet deposit - $250/cat & $350/dog (under 50 pounds). No pet rent. First month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit are due prior to move in. Water is included in rent, tenants cover all other utilities. RE/MAX Plus complies with all fair housing laws.
Townhouse for rent
$1,795/mo
Fees may apply
253 N 3RD ST, # 3R, 253 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1beds
550sqft
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Townhouse
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Central air
Dryer in unit laundry
On street parking
Natural gas, forced air
What's special
In-unit washer and dryerElectric stoveCentral ac and heatingSmall outdoor spaceLots of cabinetsGarbage disposalStainless steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 550 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
- Pool features: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/30/2026 | Price change | $1,795-3%$3/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,850+9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $1,695-3.1%$3/sqft |
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| 7/12/2024 | Price change | $1,750-2.5%$3/sqft |
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| 7/3/2024 | Price change | $1,795-2.7%$3/sqft |
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| 6/17/2024 | Price change | $1,845+2.8%$3/sqft |
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| 6/14/2024 | Price change | $1,795-7.7%$3/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,945+8.4%$4/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2023 | Price change | $1,795-1.6%$3/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Price change | $1,825-3.7%$3/sqft |
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| 7/11/2023 | Price change | $1,895-2.6%$3/sqft |
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| 5/30/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,945$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Old City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10McCall Gen George A SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Franklin Benjamin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
There are 3 available units in this apartment building






