$1,500
/ Month
8229 Forrest Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
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215-694-5624
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
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Available
Available Jun 12
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- More Than Two Accessible Exits
- Radiator
8229 Forrest Ave
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About This Home
Available Jun 12
Welcome to 8229 Forrest Ave! Floor 2, a recently renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in beautiful Mt. Airy. This bright and inviting unit features nice-sized bedrooms, beautiful natural light, and hardwood floors throughout. Conveniently located close to public transportation, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities. A great rental opportunity in one of Northwest Philadelphia’s most desirable communities.
8229 Forrest Ave is a townhome located in Philadelphia County and the 19150 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.
Home Details
Home Type
End Unit Townhome
Year Built
Built in 1950
Accessible Home Design
More Than Two Accessible Exits
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
2 Main Level Bedrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Home Design
Traditional Architecture
Masonry
Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
1,836 Sq Ft Home
Property has 2 Levels
Listing and Financial Details
Security Deposit $3,000
1-Month Lease Term
Available 6/20/26
Assessor Parcel Number 502225400
The owner pays for electricity, water
Rent includes electricity, water, lawn service
Residential Lease
Lot Details
3,343 Sq Ft Lot
Lot Dimensions are 27.00 x 125.00
Parking
On-Street Parking
Utilities
Radiator
Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Electric Water Heater
Community Details
Overview
Mt Airy Subdivision
Pet Policy
No Pets Allowed
Contact
- Listed by Philip Barnes | Keller Williams Main Line
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- Contact
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Source
Bright MLS, Inc.
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Location
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Located in the northwestern stretches of Philadelphia, Cedarbrook-Stenton is a historic community boasting suburban amenities along with quick urban access. Cedarbrook-Stenton is primarily residential, offering an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a laid-back locale.
Shopping and dining options in the neighborhood are largely clustered on Cheltenham Avenue, including at popular venues like Cedarbrook Plaza Shopping Center and Greenleaf at Cheltenham. All that Center City Philadelphia has to offer is within close reach of the community via Septa’s Chestnut Hill East Line as well.
Learn more about living in Cedarbrook-Stenton
Amenities
- Basement
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
8229 Forrest Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from Arcadia University. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr and La Salle University.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
476 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
498 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Olney Transit Center, located 3.9 miles from 8229 Forrest Ave. 8229 Forrest Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 21.0 miles or 38 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 35.5 miles or 49 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.0 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.5 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 38 min | 21.0 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 49 min | 35.5 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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 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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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
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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 8229 Forrest Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
8229 Forrest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. 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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Awbury Arboretum
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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The Morris Arboretum
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.1 mi |
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Wissahickon Environmental Center
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi |
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Wissahickon Valley Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi |
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Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
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Drive: | 18 min | 5.8 mi |
8229 Forrest Ave has 5 parks within 5.8 miles, including Awbury Arboretum, The Morris Arboretum, and Wissahickon Environmental Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi |
8229 Forrest Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.5 miles, the nearest is Chestnut Hill Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 27 min | 11.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 14.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 17.7 mi |
8229 Forrest Ave has 3 military bases within 17.7 miles, the nearest is Naval Air Development Center which is 11.5 miles away and a 27 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.
8229 Forrest Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150