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1 - 2 Beds
$2,175 - $2,410
$1,100 /month
279 S Alden St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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What This Townhouse Offers
UPDATED PICTURES COMING SOON! Welcome to 279 S Alden! This spacious home features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Enjoy custom interior finishes, quartz... countertops, all-wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, ample storage, a new washer and dryer, central air, and forced hot air heating. This unit also features an unfinished basement and a private backyard! Pets are welcomed case by case. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Please inquire for application instructions. For a limited time application fees are waived. Low credit friendly. Section 8 vouchers are welcomed! Rental price and move in deposit might fluctuate depending on PHA inspection and voucher holder income. Requirements: Applicants to make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net 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
Unit
- $1,100 / month
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
279 S Alden St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1925
- Traditional Architecture
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Masonry
- Brick Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1050 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Unfinished Basement
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 960 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 16.00 x 60.00
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Septic
- Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $3,000
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-08-01
- Assessor Parcel Number 604263000
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Cobbs Creek Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis
Explore Commute Options
Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 279 S Alden St,
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Listed by
Phuong Tran | KW EmpowerPhone Number: (215) 558-0954
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable20 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Scores provided by 
Soundscore ™
Active69 / 100
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HowLoud
Travel and Transit
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
4 min Drive
Subway
4 min Drive
Subway
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Commuter Rail
6 min Drive
Airport
Philadelphia International
21 min Drive
Airport
Trenton Mercer
60 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Hamilton Andrew School
Grades K-8
Public
Bryant William C School
Grades PK-8
Public
Sayre William L Middle School
Grades 9-12
Public
Nsa Islamic Intitute of Academic Excellence
Grades K-12
Private
Faith Connection Christian Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr
Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
University of the Sciences
Drive: 6 min (2.1 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 279 S Alden St proximity to Progress Haddington Plaza, Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, and 9-37 N 52nd St. Progress Haddington Plaza is 0.9 miles away, and Cobbs Creek Shopping Center is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Cobbs Creek is exceptional public transit. Within 3.1 miles of 279 S Alden St, you’ll find 56Th Street, 60Th Street, and Baltimore Avenue And 56Th Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 279 S Alden St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Cobbs Creek Park, and Fairmount Park.
Airports
Living in Cobbs Creek provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 19 minutes from 279 S Alden St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 38 miles away.
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