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$1,250 /month

226 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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What This Apartment Offers

Beautifully renovated two bedroom 2nd floor apartment with laundry in Cobb's Creek is coming available! This spacious property features a front porch with a... shared secure entrance, newer vinyl plank flooring throughout, a beautifully updated kitchen with tile backsplash and dark cabinetry, and shared laundry in the basement. Both bedrooms and living room have plenty of natural light with neutral colored paint. Great location close to public transportation, amenities and shopping. First and last month's rent and security deposit required. Photos taken when previously vacant.

Unit 2

  • $1,250 / month
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 660 sq. ft.
  • Available Now

226 S 56th St Unit 2 is an apartment for rent in Philadelphia, PA

Apartment Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1925
  • Condominium
  • Masonry
  • Entry on the 1st floor

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • 660 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Laminate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom

Basement

  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 82.50

Location

  • Urban Location

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Public Water Source
  • Municipal Trash
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,250
  • Requires 2 Months of Rent Paid Up Front
  • 12-Month Min and 60-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 2026-11-01
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 604213900
  • Tenant pays for electricity, gas, water, sewer, insurance, snow removal, light bulbs/filters/fuses/alarm care
  • Rent includes trash removal
  • No Smoking Allowed
  • Residential Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Low-Rise Community
  • Cobbs Creek Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
226 S 56th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Listed by
Edward A Welch III | Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.
Phone Number: (610) 331-7655
BrightMLS#MD

Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable90 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit90 / 100

Driveability

Somewhat drivable20 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable50 / 100

Scores provided by

Soundscore ™

Active72 / 100

Scores provided by
HowLoud

Travel and Transit

Subway
1 min Drive
Market-Frankford Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)
SEPTA
Subway
1 min Drive
Market-Frankford Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)
SEPTA
Subway
2 min Drive
Market-Frankford Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)
SEPTA
Subway
3 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
Philadelphia International
21 min Drive
PHL
Airport
Wilmington Airport
53 min Drive

Local Education

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr

Drive: 3 min (1.1 mi)

University of the Sciences

Drive: 6 min (2 mi)

University of Pennsylvania

Drive: 6 min (2.2 mi)

Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main

Drive: 8 min (3 mi)

Discover Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 226 S 56th St Unit 2 proximity to Progress Haddington Plaza, 9-37 N 52nd St, and Cobbs Creek Shopping Center. Progress Haddington Plaza is 0.8 miles away, and 9-37 N 52nd St is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Cobbs Creek is exceptional public transit. Within 3 miles of 226 S 56th St Unit 2, you’ll find 56Th Street, 60Th Street, and 52Nd Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 226 S 56th St Unit 2 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Fairmount Park, and Cobbs Creek Park.

Airports

Living in Cobbs Creek provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 20 minutes from 226 S 56th St Unit 2. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 33.3 miles away.

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