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Monthly Rent
$1,230 - $2,485
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
480 - 932 sq ft
A chic and contemporary lifestyle awaits you at The Helston. High above the surrounding landscape, our apartments offer beautiful views of the Philly skyline and Wynnefield Heights greenery. Our ultra modern lobby was renovated in 2019, along with the 24/7 fitness center. At The Helston, you'll find convenience to public transportation as well as shopping and dining on City Avenue. Or grab the Zipcar that is on-site permanently at The Helston. Located near St. Joseph University (SJU) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), The Helston is ideal for area college students. Comfortable, spacious apartments and sensible amenities await you. Close To Bala Cynwyd and East Falls.
Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Planned Social Activities
- Island Kitchen
- Gated
- Elevator
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Hardwood Floors
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 1-723price $1,230square feet 480availibility Now
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Unit 1-823price $1,240square feet 480availibility Dec 18
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Unit 1-415price $1,580square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1-505price $1,590square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1-504price $1,590square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1-616price $1,550square feet 671availibility Jan 14, 2026
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Unit 1-402price $1,530square feet 671availibility Feb 7, 2026
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Unit 1-614price $1,995square feet 932availibility Now
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Unit 1-820price $2,065square feet 932availibility Now
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Unit 1-306price $1,770square feet 832availibility Dec 24
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Unit 1-723price $1,230square feet 480availibility Now
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Unit 1-823price $1,240square feet 480availibility Dec 18
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Unit 1-415price $1,580square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1-505price $1,590square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1-504price $1,590square feet 744availibility Now
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Unit 1-616price $1,550square feet 671availibility Jan 14, 2026
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Unit 1-402price $1,530square feet 671availibility Feb 7, 2026
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Unit 1-614price $1,995square feet 932availibility Now
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Unit 1-820price $2,065square feet 932availibility Now
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Unit 1-306price $1,770square feet 832availibility Dec 24
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the Cost Calculator to add these fees to the base price.
- Utilities & Essentials
- Property Administration FeeCharged per unit.$15 / mo
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application FeesCharged per applicant.$50
- Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$75
- Due at Move-In
- Reservation Deposit (refundable)Charged per unit.$200
- Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$300
- Administrative CostsCharged per unit.$55
- Due at Application
- DogsMax of 2, 20 lbs. Weight Limit
- Cats
- Monthly Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$25
- One-Time Pet FeeMax of 2. Charged per pet.$300
20 lbs. Weight Limit
- Surface Lot
- Parking FeeCharged per vehicle.$0 / mo
CommentsParking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.Read MoreRead Less - Additional Parking Options
- Garage Lot
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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6 - 14 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 1969
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186 units/8 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About The Helston
A chic and contemporary lifestyle awaits you at The Helston. High above the surrounding landscape, our apartments offer beautiful views of the Philly skyline and Wynnefield Heights greenery. Our ultra modern lobby was renovated in 2019, along with the 24/7 fitness center. At The Helston, you'll find convenience to public transportation as well as shopping and dining on City Avenue. Or grab the Zipcar that is on-site permanently at The Helston. Located near St. Joseph University (SJU) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), The Helston is ideal for area college students. Comfortable, spacious apartments and sensible amenities await you. Close To Bala Cynwyd and East Falls.
The Helston is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19131 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Updated Kitchens Include Stainless Steel appliances, Plank Flooring, St. Cecilia Granite Counter Top
- Window treatments
- Energy Efficient Windows
- Online rent payment
- Zipcar On Premises
- Alarm System
- Cooking Gas Included
- Fully Equipped Kitchens (some homes with breakfast bar)
- Excellent Views
- Package Delivery Lockers
- Spacious closets
- Keyless FOB Home Entry
- Relaxing Lobby With A Variety Of Seating
- Flexible Leasing Terms
- Kitchen with Microwave and Dishwasher
- Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Bedrooms and Living Areas
Contact
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Community Amenities
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Concierge
Gated
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Planned Social Activities
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Disposal Chutes
- Gated
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
Island Kitchen
Granite Countertops
Microwave
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Trash Compactor
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Gas Range
Model Details
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Concierge
- Planned Social Activities
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Disposal Chutes
- Gated
- Updated Kitchens Include Stainless Steel appliances, Plank Flooring, St. Cecilia Granite Counter Top
- Window treatments
- Energy Efficient Windows
- Online rent payment
- Zipcar On Premises
- Alarm System
- Cooking Gas Included
- Fully Equipped Kitchens (some homes with breakfast bar)
- Excellent Views
- Package Delivery Lockers
- Spacious closets
- Keyless FOB Home Entry
- Relaxing Lobby With A Variety Of Seating
- Flexible Leasing Terms
- Kitchen with Microwave and Dishwasher
- Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Bedrooms and Living Areas
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Trash Compactor
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Island Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Gas Range
- Hardwood Floors
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Walk-In Closets
- Linen Closet
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 9am - 5:30pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Located in the outer stretches of West Philadelphia, about six miles northwest of Center City, Wynnefield Heights offers residents a laidback atmosphere. Dense with tree-lined streets and lush green spaces, the neighborhood is teeming with recreational opportunities. Wynnefield Heights is also convenient to the sprawling West Fairmount Park, where outdoor delights abound.
Historic brick buildings and a diverse population contribute to the unique character of Wynnefield Heights as well. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is situated in the neighborhood, making Wynnefield Heights a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.
Convenience to the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center provides residents with plenty of shopping opportunities nearby, while the SEPTA Cynwyd Line and I-76 connects the neighborhood to the rest of the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Learn more about living in Wynnefield Heights| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi |
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Transportation options available in Philadelphia include Girard Av & 42Nd St, located 2.8 miles from The Helston. The Helston is near Philadelphia International, located 14.1 miles or 28 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 32.5 miles or 57 minutes away.
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| Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 28 min | 14.1 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 57 min | 32.5 mi |
Time and distance from The Helston.
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Fairmount Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.2 mi |
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Please Touch Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
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Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Philadelphia Zoo
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Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 10.9 mi |
Property Ratings at The Helston
I came in for a showing one day and the environment was so clean, quiet and beautiful.the only reson why I didn't rent is that i don't drive and need to be in an area where there is more than one public transportation available for me to get back and forth to work.
I am a long time resident. I've been a resident since Imperial Tower days. I'd like to commend the maintenance staff of Luis(Lou) and Albert. They keep the grounds and building in top notch condition. I have seen maintenance teams come and go but this crew is the BEST!
Property Manager at The Helston, Responded To This Review
Wow, thanks so much for the kind review! Have a wonderful week.
DO NOT RENT HERE UNLESS YOU ARE A WEED SMOKER OR LOVE SECONDHAND SMOKES Please do not be pull by the newly renovate lobby, they won’t care about you once the lease is signed!! I’ve been living here for almost a year and it is the worst apartment to live. First, everything was alright, but recently other tenants on my floor started smoking weed EVERY NIGHT for 5-6 hours. The hallway/ common area of my floor smells like pot house, so is my unit. I filed complaints to the leasing office many times. First, the community manager Jess told me to call 911 because they are not here after office hours, but this building has security front desk 24 hours on duty. I guess they don’t do anything but “Facetime” during their working hours at the lobby area. Second, the management team only sent out the letter regarding about this issue. When I asked her what’s the NEXT step for this issue. She said, “She doesn’t know, you need to give us time.” So, everyone is risking their health by secondhand weed smoke on my floor every night. And, the apartment management team will not take any action to stop smoking tenants. They don’t mind putting all tenants’ health in danger!! Also, when I asked her to have the maintenance team to cover my vent in my unit because the weed smells are coming into my unit. she denied my request. This happened to my previous rental before, the management team would provide tenants door draft stopper and odder spread and take serious investigation IMMEDIATELY. But, this doesn’t happen at Imperial Tower Apartments!!
Property Manager at The Helston, Responded To This Review
We received your Yelp review and the others as well. I'm always open to meet with you at Imperial Towers to discuss. If you'd rather call, feel free to reach me at 215-887-8400. Thank you. ~ Andrew Phillips, Regional Manager
I am currently living here. I have been in this building for a year. It is full of mice. If you don’t see them you can here the mice squeaking under the sink cabinet. I found one trapped in my bedroom another one behind the oven and so many running in the kitchen. I had last winter cockroach whenever people start to turn on the heater. The place is very old and disgusting. They only renovated the kitchen for the new apartment to fool new tenants. I’m searching for another place now
Property Manager at The Helston, Responded To This Review
Sorry for the delay in response. If we haven't spoken about this yet, please reach out to me at 215-887-8400 to discuss or set up a time so that we can meet in person. I'm terribly sorry to hear that your dissatisfied at Imperial Towers in any way.
Poor management and customer service. Repairs not done in timely manner or completed right. Front desk attendants are unprofessional.
The worst place to live in the city ave area. The new management at this place is horrible look else where if want a manager that actually cares about the people. I would not recommend this complex to anyone.
Property Manager at The Helston, Responded To This Review
I'm sorry to learn of your dissatisfaction. Please give me a call when time allows to discuss your concerns. Thank you. ~ Andrew Phillips, Regional Manager
This place was decent until recently they decided to save water and replace the toilet, shower head, kitchen sink, and bathroom sink for the whole building. The toilet and bathroom sink are not a big deal but the shower head barely has water and it would take forever to take a shower. In addition, the most annoying is the kitchen sink. It takes forever to do the dishes or fill up water in a pot to cook anything. And when you touch the tip of the faucet by accident, the water almost stop running. You would have to turn it off and back on again to get some water out of it again. I suggest you test out the sink faucets and shower head see if you can handle it. Other than water issue, the building is great. Maintenance responds quick. You feel safer with 24/7 security guard.
Property Manager at The Helston, Responded To This Review
Hello, We apologize if we have not met your expectations. Please contact us at your convenience so that we may address your concerns and work on fixing them. Thank you.
I wouldn't recommend living here based on my experience. I've never had to put in as many maintenance requests in any apartment I've lived in and when you do you have to constantly follow up with them. The people in the front office never respond to calls or voicemails. On average the water is shut off every 6 weeks for "emergency repairs" yet there's always a water leak somewhere - I've had 3 in my apartment alone. When taking a shower the only options are freezing cold or scolding hot. The fire alarm goes off constantly in the early hours of the morning and takes nearly an hour to turn off because the system is so old (words from the fire department). The common areas always smell like garbage. The place is run down and is an embarrassing place to call home. I'd strongly recommend renting elsewhere.
I lived there for a year while I was in school. I only moved out because they don't have an in-apartment washer/dryer, which was one of my girlfriend's requirements for living together. Otherwise, I would have stayed longer. The apartment was very comfortable, and the building has good amenities and staff. There is plenty of living space and easy access to great places in Philadelphia. The 24 hour security guard service is a nice perk. It's easy for friends and family to visit. I got frustrated with little things here and there, but for the most part, it was a very positive experience.
Property Manager at The Helston, Responded To This Review
We are dedicated to providing the best community for all of our residents and we are happy that you had a great stay at Imperial Towers! Good luck in your new home!
Living at the Imperial Towers is a pleasure, which is now close to 20 years, originally I came for two years. There are so many great attractions and so close to Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia East Falls. The apartments have only 8 stories in a lovely setting of the city. The building is quite and the staff is really nice. If anything is wrong the guys fix it right away. Over the years I've enjoyed talking with the friendly and competent staff as well as maintenance. God willing, I'm planning and hoping to live here for many more years!
Please be very careful before getting into a lease with this company. The office rep/salses sitting in imperial towers provide completely different information than the actual lease terms, once you get into a trouble, office reps wont answers the questions. Then someone from the Scully property management come into picture, they will give you completely different terms and condidtions.. They add wrong terms /addendum to your lease without your knowledge. Would not recommend this appartment at all. Cunning and non ethical pratices.
Nice and clean place with 24 hours security guard in front. Close to 76 so very convenient. No need to worry about parking because there is plenty.
The walk through was very informative. The apartment building is at the top of my list as a possible rental. Lots of closet space and I can see myself living there.
The Helston Photos
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The Helston
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1 Bed, 1 Bath - 671 SF
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Fitness Center
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Fitness Center
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Lobby
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Lobby
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Lobby
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Mail Room
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Package Delivery Lockers
Models
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Studio
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Studio - 480 SF
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1 Bedroom - 671 SF
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom - 744 SF
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2 Bedrooms
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While The Helston 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.
The Helston has studios to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,230/mo. to $2,485/mo.
Yes, The Helston welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
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 $1,230 for a studio, you would need to earn about $44,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
The Helston is offering 1 Month Free for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $1,230.
Yes! The Helston offers 6 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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