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1 - 2 Beds
$2,175 - $2,410
$1,700 /month
42 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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What This House Offers
Welcome to your new home, recently updated 3 bed 1.5 bath townhome in west Philadelphia ready for rent. Full kitchen with refrigerator included, half bath on... 1st floor full bath on second. huge LR DR combo, and 3 large bedrooms. This rental unit is the first and second floor with yard access only, no basement access. Rentspree application link: , first last and security to move in. credit background check required.
Unit
- $1,700 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Now
42 S 55th St is a single-family home for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Home Details
Home Design
- Built in 1925
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Masonry
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1248 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Lot Details
- 1028 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 69.00
Utilities
- 90% Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Public Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,700
- Requires 2 Months of Rent Paid Up Front
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-07-01
- $39 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 604198200
- Tenant pays for all utilities
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Cobbs Creek Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Limit on the number of pets
Explore Commute Options
Destination Address
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Get In Touch
Property Address: 42 S 55th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Listed by
Melissa Purnell | RE/MAX AccessPhone Number: (267) 273-3440
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS, Inc.
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable20 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Scores provided by 
Soundscore ™
Busy66 / 100
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HowLoud
Travel and Transit
Subway
1 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
2 min Drive
Subway
4 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Commuter Rail
5 min Drive
Airport
Philadelphia International
21 min Drive
Airport
Trenton Mercer
58 min Drive
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Hamilton Andrew School
Grades K-8
Public
Barry Community John School
Grades PK-8
Public
Direct Connection Institute Fo
Grades PK-8
Private
Sayre William L Middle School
Grades 9-12
Public
B & J Childcare Center
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr
Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
University of the Sciences
Drive: 6 min (2.1 mi)
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main
Drive: 7 min (2.7 mi)
Discover Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 42 S 55th St proximity to 9-37 N 52nd St, Progress Haddington Plaza, and 4630-4638 Chestnut St. 9-37 N 52nd St is 0.5 miles away, and Progress Haddington Plaza is within an 11 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Cobbs Creek is exceptional public transit. Within 2.9 miles of 42 S 55th St, you’ll find 56Th Street, 52Nd Street, and 60Th Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 42 S 55th St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.7 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 42 S 55th St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 37.5 miles away.
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