5141-1 Hazel Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143

$1,400 - 2 bed apartment in West Philly / University City


Available Sept 1, 2026.

Beautiful 1.5 bedroom on Hazel near 52nd
842 ft2
$1,400... rent
Electric/Gas/Internet are tenant responsibility. Water / sewer / trash are included.
The house has solar panels so electric is paid with rent based on your kwh usage and current peco rates.

The apartment is the entire first floor of a large 100-year-old house.

One big bedroom and one small room that could be used as an office /guest room / minimalist bedroom.

Mud room with direct access to backyard and basement / laundry.


Apartment features include:

-Hardwood & tile floors (no carpet).
-Pictured furniture included
-Plenty of closet space
-Windows on 3 sides of apartment
-Free shared laundry in the basement
-Radiator heating. Dedicated hot water heater and boiler with individual utility account (resident only pays for their specific use for electric and natural gas).
-Colorful walls
-bars on windows

No dogs.
Cats encouraged with a refundable pet deposit

Neighborhood features:

Near the most reliable transit line - the MFL.
Street parking
One block from Malcolm X
Many businesses, restaurants very close on S 52nd St and Baltimore Ave.
Mariposa Food Co-op, other groceries in walking distance.

Apartment is managed by the owner who is responsive to maintenance issues and lives in third floor apartment. Nice neighbors, nice block.

Application process:
email
view apartment
3. rental application
4. credit /background check (~$42) (You are guaranteed the apartment if you are paying this as long as the report looks good.)
5. Lease signing
6. Move in Sept 1

Application requirements:
Potential tenant will pay $42 for application fee.
If two tenants, both need to apply.
Credit score of 650+. No past evictions.
Must make 3X monthly rent so that it is affordable for you.
Provide references.
First month rent and 2 months rent deposit required to sign lease.

The lease is offered on a yearly basis. Preference may be given to applicants who are interested in living longer-term.

The first apartment showing will be Friday July 10 at 5pm.

This is an equal housing opportunity, regardless of age, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, orientation or disability or any other demographic not mentioned.

You will be more than welcome as a resident if you can appreciate living in a 100 year home that needs occasional maintenence, demonstrate respect for the other residents (including the porch cat) and the property itself, and be thoughtful and considerate regarding noise. Read More