This dynamite and sprawling 2000 square foot home, located in University City, offers a sunroom. hardwood floors, exposed brick, recessed lighting, central air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, washer/dryer and a private yard. 742 South 53rd Street is only blocks from the commercial thoroughfare of Baltimore Avenue including such venues as Cedar Park Cafe, Hibiscus Cafe, Booker's, Dock Street Brewery, Cedar Park and Malcolm X Park. Nearby SEPTA routes offer easy access to anywhere. Pets are welcome with a $300 refundable pet. Tenants pay for gas, water and electricity.
Date Available: August 1, 2026
Tenant Pays: Electricity, gas and water
Pet Fees: 300 refundable pet deposit
Move-In Costs: First month and a two month security deposit.
Move-In Fees: 7500
Application Fee: 45.50
Cristy Michaels
PLMG
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Apartment for rent
$2,500/mo
Fees may apply
742 South 53rd Street, 742 S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
4beds
2,000sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Central air, none
What's special
Private yardExposed brickRecessed lightingHardwood floorsCentral air conditioningBuilt-in microwaveGarbage disposal
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sun Room
Cooling
- Contact manager
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Oven, Washer
Features
- Range/Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Bay Windows, Exposed Brick, Lawn, Range/Oven, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator/Freezer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Details
- Parcel number: 462152100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Building
Details
- Building name: 742 South 53rd Street
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,500+13.6%$1/sqft |
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| 7/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 6/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/12/2023 | Price change | $2,200-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 12/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400+9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 1/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/14/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,200-4.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/29/2021 | Price change | $2,300-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 6/14/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,400+20%$1/sqft |
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| 6/29/2020 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 6/13/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,000+5.3%$1/sqft |
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| 5/31/2018 | Listing removed | $1,900$1/sqft |
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| 5/24/2018 | Price change | $1,900-2.6%$1/sqft |
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| 5/13/2018 | Price change | $1,950-2.5%$1/sqft |
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| 5/10/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 10/18/2017 | Sold | $92,500+48.2%$46/sqft |
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| 8/21/2017 | Listed for sale | $62,400+22.6%$31/sqft |
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| 6/28/2017 | Listing removed | $50,900$25/sqft |
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| 6/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $50,900-27.3%$25/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Sold | $70,000-30%$35/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Listing removed | $100,000$50/sqft |
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| 5/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $100,000+53.8%$50/sqft |
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| 1/4/2005 | Sold | $65,000$33/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Cobbs Creek
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Harrington Avery D SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Sayre William L Middle SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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