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$1,800 /month

242 Berkley St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

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What This Townhouse Offers

Welcome to 242 West Berkley Street - a classic brick 3-bedroom rowhome nestled in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood. This spacious and updated townhome... offers over 1800 square feet of comfortable living space, and features bright, open living and dining rooms as well as main-floor laundry (in home washer and dryer) with powder room combination. Upstairs, you'll find three (3) large, spacious bedrooms and a full, updated bathroom. In addition, this home has a covered front porch, private backyard, and large unfinished basement for additional storage. This home has been recently renovated, is meticulously maintained and its convenient location offers easy access to Center City via SEPTA Regional Rail and multiple bus lines. Schedule your tour now! Rental Applicant Instructions: Property available May 2026. Applicants (and/or Co-Signors) to make at least 2x the monthly rent in verifiable income. Credit history to be considered, 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. Tenant to pay utilities. First Month, Last Month, and Security Deposit required at or before lease signing. Reach out to Listing Agent with any questions and to schedule tours.

Unit

  • $1,800 / month
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • Available May 3

Townhome Features

  • Basement

242 Berkley St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA

Townhome Details

Home Design

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled in 2021
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Interior Unit Townhome
  • Masonry
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • 1840 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1.5 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Unfinished Basement

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Public Water Source
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Public Septic
  • Public Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,800
  • 6-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 2026-05-01
  • $40 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 133008300
  • Coming Soon on 2026-05-01
  • Residential Lease

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Germantown Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

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Get In Touch

Property Address:
242 Berkley St,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Listed by
ROBERT KOEHLER | Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
Phone Number: (571) 488-2058
BrightMLS#MD

Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable80 / 100

Transit

Exceptional public transit90 / 100

Driveability

Very drivable80 / 100

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable40 / 100

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Travel and Transit

Subway
2 min Drive
Broad Street Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit
Subway
3 min Drive
Broad Street Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit
Subway
4 min Drive
Broad Street Line - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley)
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit
Commuter Rail
0 min Drive
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail
Commuter Rail
4 min Drive
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail
Airport
Philadelphia International
29 min Drive
Philadelphia International
Airport
Trenton Mercer
51 min Drive
TTN

Local Education

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Drexel Univ., Queen Lane

Drive: 3 min (1.6 mi)

La Salle University

Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)

Philadelphia University

Drive: 5 min (2.1 mi)

Temple Univ., Health Center

Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)

Discover Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 242 Berkley St proximity to Freedom Square, Gateway Plaza, and Bakers Centre. Freedom Square is 1 mile away, and Gateway Plaza is within an 18 minute walk.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Germantown is exceptional public transit. Within 2.5 miles of 242 Berkley St, you’ll find Hunting Park, Wyoming, and Logan.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 242 Berkley St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including Awbury Arboretum, Wagner Free Institute of Science, and Tacony Creek Park.

Airports

Living in Germantown provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 27 minutes from 242 Berkley St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 30 miles away.

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