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Listing description

Available Early November: Welcome to 257 N 3rd St #5! Located in a fantastic building in Old City that showcases 7 renovated apartments. Unit #5 is a lovely 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment featuring in-unit laundry, modern finishes, and hardwood flooring. Kitchen features include subway tile backsplash, ample cabinet space, and a full lineup of stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, garbage disposal, built-in microwave, and electric range. Your bedroom is spacious with sleek frosted doors and plenty of natural sunlight. Continue to your bathroom boasting modern fixtures including tile flooring, gorgeous subway tiled standing shower stall with glass doors, and a floating vanity. This incredible apartment won’t last long – schedule a tour today! Please note that photos & video tour are from a similar unit within the building; exact layouts & finishes may vary. About The Neighborhood: Old City is a great, walkable neighborhood by the Delaware River. Right off of I-95 and I-676, and close to tons of public transportation options including bus routes and the Market Frankford Line to City Hall and 30th Street Station for an easy commute. Surrounded by great eateries, parks, and entertainment options including Spruce Street Harbor Park, Franklin Square, Independence Hall, and Penn’s Landing. Favorite neighborhood places include Torchwood Cafe, Cafe Ole, Paddy’s Pub, Fork, ICI Macarons, and tons more! Lease Terms: Generally, 1st month, 12th month, and 1 month security deposit are due. Other terms may be required by Landlord. $50 application fee per applicant. Pets are conditional on owner's approval and may require an additional fee, if accepted. (Generally, $500/dog and $250/cat). Tenants are responsible for: electricity, cable/internet, $35/month flat water fee, and a $21.50/month Risk Protection Fee. Landlord Requirements: Applicants must make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income, have a credit history considered (i.e., no active collections), no evictions within the past 4 years, and must have a verifiable rental history with on-time rental payments. Exceptions to this criteria may exist under the law and will be considered.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
750 sq ft
Heating
Other
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential Lease · Unit/Flat/Apartment
Architectural style
Unit/Flat
Year built
1920

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.04 acres (1,688 sq ft)

Lease terms

Security deposit
$1,750
Lease term
12–36 months
Available
Nov 7, 2026
Pets
Cats Ok,dogs Ok,case By Case Basis
Furnished
No

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2675354
County
Philadelphia County
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
Days on NookLocal
5 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Interior features
Floor Plan - Open, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wood Floors, Elevator
Laundry
Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Levels
4
Accessibility
Elevator
Security
Main Entrance Lock

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Electric
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
None
Total spaces
0

Community

Subdivision
OLD CITY

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
19.00 x 90.00
Cross street
VINE

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026Listed for sale$1,750

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

Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM EDT

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