
2109 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
What This Townhouse Offers
Come check out this spacious and unique, bi-level apartment, facing West over Norris Square Park. This 1 bedroom, plus bonus room, 2 full bathroom unit has tons... of original details including high ceilings, hardwood floors, and exposed brick throughout. Walk right into the spacious living room, which overlooks the park, and opens up to a huge dining room. The kitchen has a useful island and tons of additional storage. Just beyond the kitchen is a full bathroom and a bonus room that can be used as an extra sleeping space, office, etc. The backyard is also accessible from this level and can only be used by the 1st floor unit. The basement, which has a washer and dryer, is also only accessible by this unit. On the 2nd floor is a large bedroom, with ample closet space, and is adjacent to another full bathroom. Owner pays for water. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. No smoking allowed. Pets are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Located just 3 blocks from the Berks stop on Market/Frankford Subway, the Free Library, and a short walk to Riverwards, The Grocery Outlet, StarBolt, Little Susie’s Coffee and Pies, Rowhome Coffee, LMNO, Jaffa, and all the best food and drinks Fishtown and Olde Kensington have to offer! In addition, this location is only 1 mile east from Temple, making this an easy commute. Showings are only allowed on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, until September 1st. and 24 hours notice is required. Set up your appt now!
Unit
- $1,950 / month
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
2109 N Howard St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1925
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
- Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Curved or Spiral Staircase
- Ceiling Fan
- Dining Area
- 1962 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Basement
- Laundry in Basement
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 1962 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 18.00 x 109.00
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
- Window Unit Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,950
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-09-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 191024000
- Tenant pays for electricity, heat, cooking fuel
- The owner pays for water
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- East Kensington Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
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Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active73 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Hunter William H School
Grades PK-8
Public
St. Boniface Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Kensington Culinary Arts
Grades 9-12
Public
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
Grades 9-12
Public
AL-Aqsa Islamic School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Temple University, Main Campus
Drive: 5 min (1.9 mi)
Temple Univ., Health Center
Drive: 6 min (2.5 mi)
Drexel Univ., Hahnemann
Drive: 8 min (3.2 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia
Drive: 9 min (3.3 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 2109 N Howard St proximity to Fishtown Crossing, Shops at Schmidts, and Port Richmond Plaza. Fishtown Crossing is 1.3 miles away, and Shops at Schmidts is within a 23 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 2109 N Howard St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.5 miles. Transit options include Berks and York-Dauphin.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 2109 N Howard St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Wagner Free Institute of Science, Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site, and Great Egg Harbor River.
Airports
Living in North Philadelphia East provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 25 minutes from 2109 N Howard St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 31.8 miles away.
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