Green Forest Apartments
314 E 24th St,
Chester, PA 19013
$1,156 - $1,604
Studio - 3 Beds
Penn Street Apartments
501 Penn St,
Chester,
PA
19013
2 Weeks Ago
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About Penn Street Apartments
Penn Street Apartments offers wonderful apartments and townhomes with 24-hour maintenance staff, on-site management, wood panel flooring, and off-street parking. Were just a short walk from the Chester Transportation Center Station, as well as the Chester City Hall, Delaware County District Court, and Harrahs Chester Casino. Looking for an affordable, 1 bedroom apartment home in Chester, PA? Apartments are available now, and you can move in without a security deposit. Contact us for a tour today.
Penn Street Apartments is an apartment community located in Delaware County and the 19013 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Chester-Upland School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Wheelchair accessible ADA-compliant unit*
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- 24 Hour Access
- Public Transportation
- Walk-Up
Apartment Features
Microwave
Disposal
Smoke Free
Kitchen
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Microwave
501 Penn St,
Chester,
PA
19013
Chester sits on the western bank of the Delaware River, just 15 miles south of Philadelphia, with a history stretching back to William Penn’s first landing in Pennsylvania in 1682. That deep-rooted past gives the city a grounded character unique to the region. Widener University anchors the eastern end of town, adding academic energy, while Subaru Park draws crowds as home to Philadelphia Union soccer and a venue for concerts and events year-round.
Day-to-day life here has an accessible, no-frills rhythm. Bus lines cover most of the city, and commuter rail connects Chester to Philadelphia International Airport and surrounding communities. Whether heading into Philadelphia for work or staying local, getting around is straightforward. Shopping, dining, and riverfront green spaces round out downtime options.
The rental market offers solid variety, from traditional row homes and townhouses to apartment communities with studios through three-bedroom floor plans.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 10.0 mi |
Penn Street Apartments is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from Widener University. It is also near Swarthmore College and Neumann University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
626 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
484 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
119 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & High School
Grades K-5 & 9-12
2 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Chester include Providence Rd, located 6.2 miles from Penn Street Apartments. Penn Street Apartments is near Philadelphia International, located 8.6 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 15 min | 8.6 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
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
79
/ 100
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 Penn Street Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
Penn Street Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.9 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Upland Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.1 mi |
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Scott Arboretum
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.1 mi |
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Delaware County Institute of Science
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.9 mi |
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Clayton Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.8 mi |
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Smedley Park
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Drive: | 19 min | 8.4 mi |
Penn Street Apartments has 5 parks within 8.4 miles, including Upland Park, Scott Arboretum, and Delaware County Institute of Science.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.9 mi |
Penn Street Apartments is 8.4 miles from Riddle Memorial Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Mercy Catholic Medical Center - Mercy Fitzgerald.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 23 min | 14.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 34 min | 23.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 53 min | 36.5 mi |
Penn Street Apartments has 3 military bases within 36.5 miles, the nearest is Philadelphia Naval Busi Center which is 14.3 miles away and a 23 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.
501 Penn St
Chester, PA 19013