2218 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
What This Townhouse Offers
Just like Philadelphia itself, this Rittenhouse Square home is a wonderful blend of Historic and Modern. Whether you enter through the inviting front door or the private 1-car parking area at the rear of the property, you will be wowed by the main floor living space. Stunning archways, detailed woodwork and a decorative, marble fireplace, along with hardwood floors, built-ins and leaded glass features, show the care that the owner puts into maintaining this house. Along with the formal Living Room and Dining Rooms, there is a powder room conveniently tucked under the stairs. The renovated, gourmet kitchen has brand new, energy efficient appliances including a 5-burner gas stovetop, dishwasher and beverage fridge. There is also ample cabinet space and counter space, as well as a new, deep farmhouse sink (and additional prep sink). Upstairs on the second floor is one of two primary bedrooms with an en suite bath, as well as two additional bedrooms and a shared hall bath. There is a second primary bedroom with ensuite bath on the third floor, along with an additional bedroom, hallway bath and laundry room with brand new, full-sized washer and dryer. With Central Air, a new energy-efficient HVAC system, 2 water heaters and a new roof, not to mention the fantastic location, layout and parking, this rental won't last!
Unit
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
2218 Locust St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1800
- Traditional Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Stained Glass
- Built-In Features
- Crown Molding
- 2740 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
Kitchen
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Upgraded Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4.5 Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- Secure Parking
- Brick Driveway
- Private Parking
- 1 Off-Street Space
- 1 Parking Space
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Energy-Efficient HVAC
Outdoor Features
- Porch
- Patio
Lot Details
- 1600 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 100.00
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Sewer
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $6,800
- 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-18
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 082102400
- Tenant pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, internet
- The owner pays for water
- Rent includes parking, water
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Rittenhouse Square Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable
Transit
Exceptional public transit
Driveability
Somewhat drivable
Bikeability
Very bikeable
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Transit measures access to public transportation.
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Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
Soundscore™
Active
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Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
3 min Drive
Airport
19 min Drive
Airport
52 min Drive
Airport
52 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Greenfield Albert M School
Grades K-8
Public
The Philadelphia School
Grades PK-8
Private
Russell Byers Charter School
Grades PK-8
Public
Franklin Benjamin High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Philly Agile Learning Community School
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
| School | Commute Time (Distance) |
|---|---|
| The Art Inst. of Philadelphia | Walk: 14 min (0.7 mi) |
| Moore College of Art & Design | Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi) |
| Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main | Walk: 19 min (1 mi) |
| University of Pennsylvania | Drive: 3 min (1.3 mi) |
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Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, Fitler Square is exceptional public transit. Within 1.1 miles of 2218 Locust St, you’ll find 22Nd Street, 19Th Street, and Drexel Station At 30Th St.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 2218 Locust St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Franklin Institute.
Airports
Living in Fitler Square provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 19 minutes from 2218 Locust St. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 34.6 miles away.
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