Friends Housing
709-721 N 8th St,
Philadelphia,
PA
19123
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Built in 1900
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83 units/3 stories
About Friends Housing
Find your new place at Friends Housing. The location of this community is at 709-721 N. 8th St. in Philadelphia. The knowledgeable leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Schedule a time to view the available floorplans. Visit Friends Housing today.
Friends Housing is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19123 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
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Callowhill is an up-and-coming neighborhood in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Callowhill has a growing reputation for its vibrant arts and nightlife scenes. Fittingly, Callowhill neighbors the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site. Featuring theaters, music venues, and other creatives spaces in converted factories and warehouses this trendy, artsy locale is also known as the Lofts District. With affordable to upscale rentals, you'll find no shortage of unique options with charming houses, chic townhomes, and industrial-chic loft apartments. Combined with a colorful arts presence, there is never a dull moment in Callowhill. Celebrate with friends at one of the neighborhood breweries or catch a show at Underground Arts or Union Transfer, which hosts events nearly every night of the week. Callowhill’s central location allows residents to walk to grab anything from authentic global eats to the hometown favorite, cheesesteak.
Learn more about living in CallowhillBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Studio Studio | 484-485 Sq Ft | $680 | $1,699 | $2,085 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 727-729 Sq Ft | $1,000 | $2,188 | $4,170 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1077 Sq Ft | $1,399 | $2,840 | $4,606 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1303-1306 Sq Ft | $1,499 | $2,830 | $7,040 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 1738-1779 Sq Ft | $2,055 | $3,515 | $5,695 |
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
Friends Housing is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from C.C. of Philadelphia. It is also near Drexel Univ., Hahnemann and Thomas Jefferson University.
Schools
Charter Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
1,144 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
194 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
466 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
191 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
813 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 12
7 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Girard Av & 8Th St, located 0.5 mile from Friends Housing. Friends Housing is near Philadelphia International, located 12.7 miles or 22 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 33.3 miles or 49 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.7 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 49 min | 33.3 mi |
Time and distance from Friends Housing.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
Friends Housing has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 4-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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Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
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Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi |
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Independence National Historical Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Great Egg Harbor River
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
Friends Housing has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, and Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Friends Housing has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Hahnemann University Hospital which is 1.1 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.1 mi |
Friends Housing is 7.1 miles and a 13 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Friends Housing is in Callowhill in the city of Philadelphia. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.7 miles, including Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, Independence National Historical Park, and Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River.
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