$1,250
/ Month
427 N Preston St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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215-806-0988
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Bedrooms
1
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
2,637 sq ft
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Available
Available Jun 24
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- Basement
427 N Preston St
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About This Home
Available Jun 24
Updated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom first floor apartment available in the highly desirable University City area. Enjoy the privacy of having your own floor, a rare feature in a neighborhood where many rentals offer shared kitchens, bathrooms, and common living spaces. This move in ready unit has been refreshed with new flooring, fresh paint, and an updated bathroom. Located just minutes from Drexel University, UPenn, hospitals, SEPTA public transportation, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and neighborhood shopping. Whether you are a student, faculty member, medical professional, or anyone looking to be close to Center City Philadelphia, this location offers exceptional convenience. Additional features include a washer and dryer located in the basement, providing added convenience for everyday living. If you have been searching for an affordable apartment with privacy, updates, and a prime University City location, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Schedule your showing today.
427 N Preston St is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Townhome Features
- Basement
Contact
- Listed by Benjamin Wong | BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
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Bright MLS, Inc.
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Home to Powelton Village, a long thoroughfare of art spaces, galleries, dance studios, and ethical coffee shops located along Lancaster Avenue, Powelton is known as a haven for artists, creatives, and academics. Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, Powelton sits north of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Known for its mid-to-late 19th-century architecture, this neighborhood features affordable Victorian-style houses and upscale apartments for rent with plenty of trees lining the streets. After school or work, admire art at the Tiberino Museum, catch a show at the Philadelphia Dance Company, visit the farmers market for a taste of the local cuisine, or head to Drexel Park for a relaxing walk and stunning view of the city's skylines. Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love and you’ll certainly adore your new home in this close-knit community.
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Amenities
- Basement
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
427 N Preston St is within 3 minutes or 1.1 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr. It is also near Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main and University of Pennsylvania.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
282 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
294 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
543 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
267 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Lancaster Avenue And 40Th Street, located 0.2 mile from 427 N Preston St. 427 N Preston St is near Philadelphia International, located 9.8 miles or 21 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.7 miles or 53 minutes away.
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 21 min | 9.8 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 53 min | 35.7 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 427 N Preston St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
427 N Preston St has 3 shopping centers within 1.9 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Penn Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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University of Pennsylvania Observatory
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Schuylkill River Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
427 N Preston St has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including University of Pennsylvania Observatory, Penn Museum, and Please Touch Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
427 N Preston St has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center which is 0.5 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 43 min | 21.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 45 min | 23.9 mi |
427 N Preston St has 3 military bases within 23.9 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 6.5 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
427 N Preston St
Philadelphia, PA 19104