
2653 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
What This Townhouse Offers
Located in the Walt Whitman section of Philadelphia, this lovely rental is SECTION EIGHT eligible. This is a beautiful home with an updated kitchen, lovely... back patio and hardwood floors throughout, and a fully finished basement. It is perfectly situated for access to public transportation, less than a mile to the line at Broad and Oregon, the bus stops at 7th and Oregon as well. There are wonderful eateries within walking distance, the famous Oregon Diner, as well as Mexican, Asian and Italian restaurants. The SHOPRITE is .3 of a mile away, and there is quick access to I95, and less than a mile to CITIZENS BANK PARK. Generally, 1st month, 12th month, and 1 month security deposit are part of the requirements. Other terms may be required by the Landlord. Tenants responsible for: electricity, gas, cable/internet, water and renters' insurance. Landlord Requirements: In most cases, applicants to make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income. Your credit history will be considered (i.e., no active collections), no evictions within the past 4 years, and you must have a verifiable rental history with on-time payments. (Exceptions to these criteria could exist under the law and will be considered.)
Unit
- $2,300 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
2653 S 6th St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1920
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Masonry
- Poured Concrete
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Recessed Lighting
- Ceiling Fan
- Dining Area
- 1200 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Stove
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 769 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 53.00
Utilities
- 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Water Heater
- Public Water Source
- Public Sewer
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $2,300
- Requires 1 Month of Rent Paid Up Front
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-06-22
- Assessor Parcel Number 392342800
- Tenant pays for cable TV, cooking fuel, electricity, gas, heat, hot water, insurance, all utilities, water
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Whitman Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable40 / 100
Bikeability
Very bikeable80 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy67 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Word Alive Learning Center
Grades K-5
Private
Taggart John H School
Grades PK-8
Public
Stella Maris School
Grades PK-8
Private
Furness Horace High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Sts John Neumann & Maria Garetti Cath High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Thomas Jefferson University
Drive: 10 min (3.4 mi)
The Art Inst. of Philadelphia
Drive: 9 min (3.6 mi)
Moore College of Art & Design
Drive: 9 min (5.3 mi)
Drexel Univ., Hahnemann
Drive: 9 min (5.7 mi)
Discover South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 2653 S 6th St proximity to Whitman Plaza, Oregon Market Shopping Center, and South Philly Plaza. Whitman Plaza is 0.3 miles away, and Oregon Market Shopping Center is within an 8 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, South Philadelphia East is exceptional public transit. Within 4.8 miles of 2653 S 6th St, you’ll find Oregon, Snyder, and Pattison.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 2653 S 6th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.7 miles, including Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Franklin D. Roosevelt Park, and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial.
Airports
Living in South Philadelphia East provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 16 minutes from 2653 S 6th St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 36.3 miles away.
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