1 Bath
220 SqFt
1 Bath
220 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 220 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2670678
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 220
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The kitchen anchors the studio with a stainless steel appliance suite that includes a dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and refrigerator — everything a home cook or a weeknight-takeout convert needs within arm's reach. Imagine a Saturday morning here: the refrigerator stocked from the weekend market run, the microwave humming quietly, the counters clear and ready. The open layout means that whoever is cooking is never cut off from the rest of the room, never isolated behind a wall. It is a kitchen designed for the kind of living where the boundary between preparing a meal and simply being at home disappears entirely.
Storage, often the first casualty in a compact studio, holds its own here. A walk-in closet offers genuine room to organize a full wardrobe without compromise, a feature that transforms the way a small space actually functions day to day. The open floor plan, rather than parceling the room into rigid zones, gives you the freedom to arrange the space around your life rather than the other way around.
Life at Fairfax Apartments extends well beyond the front door of unit 607. The building's amenity collection is substantial for a structure of its vintage and character. A fitness center means the morning workout is an elevator ride away. A game room offers a casual social outlet without leaving the building. A meeting room is available for those moments when working from home requires a proper setting. Laundry is in-house, a convenience that accumulates into genuine quality-of-life over time. The building is gated, and elevator access makes the sixth floor feel effortless rather than earned.
For residents with pets, Fairfax Apartments is a genuinely welcoming address. Cats and dogs are permitted, subject to a deposit and breed restrictions, and a dedicated dog park gives four-legged residents their own place to decompress. Parking is available on-site via the parking lot, a meaningful amenity in a neighborhood where street parking can feel like a competitive sport.
University City itself is the kind of neighborhood that rewards the people who take the time to know it. Long-standing family-owned businesses share blocks with independent coffee shops, and the mix of students, researchers, artists, and long-term residents gives the area a texture that is genuinely difficult to replicate. Locust Street in particular has a quieter, more residential character than the avenues that frame it, and that quality filters into daily life here — a walk to pick up groceries feels like a stroll rather than an errand.
This is a home for someone who values a well-located, efficiently designed space in a building with real history and real amenities, set inside one of Philadelphia's most dynamic and walkable neighborhoods. Daily life here has a rhythm that is hard to leave once you have settled into it. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Other
Laundry Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Amenities Available Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 220
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID NO TAX RECORD
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 220
Security Features 24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
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