$2,400/mo
3 bd|2 ba|1,860 sqft
1221 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
For Rent
Listing description
This dynamite and sprawling 2000 square foot home, located in University City, offers a sunroom. hardwood floors, exposed brick, recessed lighting, central air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, built-in microwave, garbage disposal, washer/dryer and a private yard. 742 South 53rd Street is only blocks from the commercial thoroughfare of Baltimore Avenue including such venues as Cedar Park Cafe, Hibiscus Cafe, Booker's, Dock Street Brewery, Cedar Park and Malcolm X Park. Nearby SEPTA routes offer easy access to anywhere. Pets are welcome with a $300 refundable pet. Tenants pay for gas, water and electricity. Date Available: August 1, 2026 Tenant Pays: Electricity, gas and water Pet Fees: 300 refundable pet deposit Move-In Costs: First month and a two month security deposit. Move-In Fees: 7500 Application Fee: 45.50
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 full bath
- Upper level4 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 2,000 sq ft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential Lease · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Other
- Year built
- 1939
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,248 sq ft)
Lease terms
- Security deposit
- $2,500
- Lease term
- 12–24 months
- Available
- Aug 1, 2026
- Pets
- Cats Ok,dogs Ok,pet Addendum/Deposit,number Limit
- Furnished
- No
- Application fee
- $46
- Rent includes
- None
- Tenant pays
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PAPH2626784
- County
- Philadelphia County
- School district
- The School District Of Philadelphia
- Days on NookLocal
- 87 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer
- Interior features
- Other
- Basement
- Other
- Laundry
- Basement, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Masonry
- Foundation
- Other
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- UNIVERSITY CITY
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 16.00 x 78.00
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Listed for sale | $2,500 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
Area statistics
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
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Property taxes
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:20 PM EDT
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