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Monthly Rent
$3,400
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Bedrooms
5 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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You can live up top at 538 E Church Rd, Apt 5 in historic Elkins Park! This is a freshly renovated, two-story apartment that brings you all the penthouse vibes with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, in-unit laundry, and brand-new appliances! Steps from shops, dining, the Elkins Park Library, and regional rail. You can get to Center City Philly in about 15 minutes. There is private parking for up to 10 vehicles here. Pets will be considered on a case by case basis. Rent covers heat, cold water, sewer, and trash. Renter pays for electric and gas. This is a rare find with space, style, and convenience. Schedule your showing to see it today!
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Built in 1910
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5 units/2 stories
About 538 Church Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027
You can live up top at 538 E Church Rd, Apt 5 in historic Elkins Park! This is a freshly renovated, two-story apartment that brings you all the penthouse vibes with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, in-unit laundry, and brand-new appliances! Steps from shops, dining, the Elkins Park Library, and regional rail. You can get to Center City Philly in about 15 minutes. There is private parking for up to 10 vehicles here. Pets will be considered on a case by case basis. Rent covers heat, cold water, sewer, and trash. Renter pays for electric and gas. This is a rare find with space, style, and convenience. Schedule your showing to see it today!
538 Church Rd is an apartment community located in Montgomery County and the 19027 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cheltenham Township School District attendance zone.
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Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Large Bedrooms
Elkins Park is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, split between Cheltenham and Abington Townships about 12 miles northeast of Center City Philadelphia. Its identity is shaped by a legacy of early 20th-century prominence—once home to industrialists and civic titans whose estates left behind some of the region's most striking architecture, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Beth Sholom Congregation, a National Historic Landmark. Gratz College and Einstein Medical Center are nearby institutional anchors, giving the area a steady base of academic and healthcare activity. Two SEPTA regional rail stations connect residents to Center City in under 20 minutes, making the commute practical without requiring a car. The housing stock reflects the area's layered history, ranging from stately older single-family homes and twin houses to more modest rowhouses and low-rise apartment communities tucked among tree-lined streets.
Learn more about living in Elkins Park- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- 24 Hour Access
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Large Bedrooms
| Monday | 12am - 12am |
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| Tuesday | 12am - 12am |
| Wednesday | 12am - 12am |
| Thursday | 12am - 12am |
| Friday | 12am - 12am |
| Saturday | 12am - 12am |
| Sunday | 12am - 12am |
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi |
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Transportation options available in Elkins Park include Olney Transit Center, located 3.1 miles from 538 Church Rd. 538 Church Rd is near Philadelphia International, located 23.0 miles or 38 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 26.4 miles or 45 minutes away.
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| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.4 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi |
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 38 min | 23.0 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 45 min | 26.4 mi |
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Briar Bush Nature Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
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Awbury Arboretum
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi |
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Lorimer Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.1 mi |
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Pennypack Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi |
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Tacony Creek Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 22 min | 10.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 17.4 mi |
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While 538 Church Rd does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
538 Church Rd has five-bedrooms apartments renting for $3,400/mo.
538 Church Rd does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $3,400 for a five-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $136,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
538 Church Rd is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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538 Church Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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