Townhomes Pennsylvania Philadelphia County Philadelphia Olney 259 W Ruscomb St

$1,275 / Month

259 W Ruscomb St

Philadelphia, PA 19120

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215-671-4709

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

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Available

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Highlights

Porch
Living Room
Hot Water Baseboard Heater

259 W Ruscomb St

About This Home

Available Now

This beautifully remodeled, 1st floor apartment offers surprising flexibility and abundant living space. The shared enclosed front porch welcomes you home, while the spacious interior is exclusively yours to enjoy. Step into the freshly painted living room with brand new flooring, leading to a versatile room that can used as a bedroom or office. The updated kitchen features generous counter space and room for a dining table. The full bath completes this floor. Downstairs, the fully finished lower level offers an additional bedroom and access to the storage area. With so much space you won't believe you're in an apartment!! Convenient location. Close to school, shopping and transportation. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Applicants must meet credit specifications and income requirements to qualify. Other requirements include payment of the first and last monthsâ€™ rents plus a security deposit equal to one month rent. Tenants are required to show proof of Renterâ€™s Insurance. $50 application fee per adult. NO pets. All potential Tenants are subject to the following screenings: financial, criminal and rental history. Owner is a PA licensed Real Estate Broker.

259 W Ruscomb St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19120 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Interior Unit Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1930 | Remodeled in 2025

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House Laundry in Basement

Home Design

AirLite Masonry Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

Living Room 1,362 Sq Ft Home Property has 2 Levels

Kitchen

Stove Built-In Microwave

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $1,275 12-Month Lease Term Available 8/15/25 $50 Application Fee Assessor Parcel Number 422165200 Tenant pays for all utilities, insurance, snow removal, lawn/tree/shrub care No Smoking Allowed Residential Lease

Lot Details

1,026 Sq Ft Lot Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 70.00

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

On-Street Parking

Utilities

Hot Water Baseboard Heater Radiator Natural Gas Water Heater 100 Amp Service Private Sewer

Community Details

Overview

No Home Owners Association Logan Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Contact

Listed by Paula Capati | Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton
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Contact
Source

Bright MLS, Inc.

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Basement

Neighborhood

Located about 12 miles north of Downtown Philadelphia, Olney is an amenity-laden neighborhood in northern Philadelphia. Known for its charming rowhouses, Olney has highly affordable to mid-range rentals available for rent. Olney feels suburban and residents have plenty of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Tacony Creek Park boasts 302 acres and creekside views and the 5th Street thoroughfare houses authentic eateries and shops. Great for families, Olney also has several schools located within the neighborhood as well. Olney is a great choice for renters looking for a quieter city experience while maintaining easy access to major attractions and destinations. Conveniently, Downtown Philadelphia is less than 30 minutes away.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr	Drive:	6 min	2.1 mi
Temple Univ., Health Center	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
La Salle University	Drive:	6 min	2.7 mi
Drexel Univ., Queen Lane	Drive:	8 min	3.6 mi

259 W Ruscomb St is within 6 minutes or 2.1 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr. It is also near La Salle University and Temple Univ., Health Center.

Schools

Marshall Thurgood

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

619 Students

Nearby

Morrison Andrew J School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades K-8

526 Students

Attendance Zone

Olney Charter High School

Charter High School

Grades 9-12

1,753 Students

Attendance Zone

Incarnation Of Our Lord School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

260 Students

Nearby

International Christian High School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

124 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Logan, located 1.0 miles from 259 W Ruscomb St. 259 W Ruscomb St is near Philadelphia International, located 17.7 miles or 32 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 27.7 miles or 47 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Logan	Walk:	20 min	1.0 mi
Wyoming	Drive:	3 min	1.3 mi
Hunting Park	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Olney	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Fern Rock Transportation Center	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Olney	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi
Fern Rock Transportation Center	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
Wayne Junction	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
Wister	Drive:	7 min	2.8 mi
Lawndale	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Philadelphia International	Drive:	32 min	17.7 mi
Trenton Mercer	Drive:	47 min	27.7 mi

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 259 W Ruscomb St.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
One & Olney Square	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Adams & Tabor Center	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Sunrise Square Shopping Center	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi

259 W Ruscomb St has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Tacony Creek Park	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Awbury Arboretum	Drive:	8 min	3.1 mi
Wagner Free Institute of Science	Drive:	12 min	4.4 mi
Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site	Drive:	14 min	5.1 mi
Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center	Drive:	19 min	6.6 mi

259 W Ruscomb St has 5 parks within 6.6 miles, including Tacony Creek Park, Awbury Arboretum, and Wagner Free Institute of Science.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Albert Einstein Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.5 mi
Friends Hospital	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi