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Colonial Apartments

701 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,400 - $1,550

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    550 - 800 sq ft

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Experience Downingtown living at Colonial Apartments. You'll find this community at 701 W Lancaster Ave in the 19335 area of Downingtown. The leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect home. Stop by the leasing office to schedule your tour.

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$1,400 1 Bed 1 Bath 550 Sq Ft
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2 Bedroom
$1,550 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
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1 Bedroom
$1,400 1 Bed 1 Bath 550 Sq Ft
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2 Bedroom
$1,550 2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
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Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • Built in 1965
  • 34 units/2 stories

About Colonial Apartments

Experience Downingtown living at Colonial Apartments. You'll find this community at 701 W Lancaster Ave in the 19335 area of Downingtown. The leasing team is ready to help you find your perfect home. Stop by the leasing office to schedule your tour.

Colonial Apartments is an apartment community located in Chester County and the 19335 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Downingtown Area School District attendance zone.

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  • Monday - Friday, By Appointment
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed

Community Amenities

  • Walk-Up

Apartment Features

Tub/Shower

Heating

Carpet

Kitchen

  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Carpet
Location
701 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown,
PA 19335
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City - Downingtown

A historic mill town turned commuter community, Downingtown blends walkable downtown charm with Chester County's rolling countryside just 33 miles west of Philadelphia. The borough's compact core along East Lancaster Avenue draws residents and visitors with local restaurants, independent shops, and the East Branch of Brandywine Creek threading through its center. Streets fan outward from downtown into quiet subdivisions, while nearby Immaculata University and West Chester University add academic energy to the broader area.

Renters will find a mix of housing styles that reflects the borough's layered architectural history. Townhouses cluster near the downtown corridor, while colonial-style homes, Cape Cods, and ranch-style residences fill surrounding neighborhoods. Apartment communities here tend toward smaller-scale buildings that fit the borough's residential character rather than high-rise towers.

Downingtown's identity as a Philadelphia bedroom community runs deep.

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Amenities
  • Walk-Up
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Carpet
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water, Electricity, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday By Appointment
Tuesday By Appointment
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday By Appointment
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
West Chester Univ.
Drive: 18 min 9.2 mi
Immaculata University
Drive: 19 min 10.3 mi
Neumann University
Drive: 39 min 21.0 mi
Lincoln University
Drive: 38 min 22.6 mi
Colonial Apartments is within 18 minutes or 9.2 miles from West Chester Univ.. It is also near Immaculata University and Neumann University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Beaver Creek El School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
531 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Rupert El School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
379 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
2,875 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
1,066 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Downington Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,074 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Downingtown High School West Campus
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,799 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
St Joseph School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
540 Students
Nearby
Step By Step Childrens House
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Colonial Apartments is near Wilmington Airport, located 30.6 miles or 52 minutes away, and Philadelphia International, located 32.5 miles or 55 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Downingtown
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Thorndale
Drive: 4 min 2.4 mi
Whitford
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Coatesville Amtrak
Drive: 9 min 5.6 mi
Exton Amtrak
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Wilmington Airport
Drive: 52 min 30.6 mi
Philadelphia International
Drive: 55 min 32.5 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Colonial Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Devon Village
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
827-837 W Lancaster Ave
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Wedgewood Shopping
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Colonial Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Wawa Preserve
Drive: 12 min 6.5 mi
Stroud Preserve
Drive: 14 min 6.6 mi
Springton Manor Farm
Drive: 17 min 7.1 mi
ChesLen Preserve
Drive: 17 min 8.6 mi
Marsh Creek State Park
Drive: 21 min 8.9 mi
Colonial Apartments has 5 parks within 8.9 miles, including Wawa Preserve, Marsh Creek State Park, and Stroud Preserve.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Brandywine Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
Chester County Hospital
Drive: 17 min 9.4 mi
Colonial Apartments is 4.8 miles from Brandywine Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Chester County Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ommelanden Range
Drive: 59 min 35.6 mi
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center
Drive: 63 min 38.2 mi
Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Drive: 56 min 41.7 mi
Colonial Apartments has 3 military bases within 41.7 miles, the nearest is Ommelanden Range which is 35.6 miles away and a 59 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colonial Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Colonial Apartments does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at Colonial Apartments?

Select utilities are included in rent at Colonial Apartments, including water, electricity, trash removal, and sewer. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at Colonial Apartments?

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Colonial Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,400/mo. to $1,550/mo.

Is Colonial Apartments pet-friendly?

Colonial Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Colonial Apartments?

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 $1,400 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $56,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Colonial Apartments have move-in specials?

Colonial Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Colonial Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

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