
5215 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
What This Townhouse Offers
Available September: 5215 Chancellor St is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom rental home featuring wood floors, 2 outdoor spaces, in-unit laundry, and central heating... and cooling. The unfinished basement houses the laundry and offers plenty of room for storage! There are built in shelving for organization. Neighborhood: This home is close to the Market-Frankford Line, the 21, 52 and 42 bus lines and minutes from downtown Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, as well as CHOP, and other hospital and educational institutions. There is ample street parking. Lease Terms: Generally, 1st month, 12th month, and 1 month security deposit are due. Other terms may be required by Landlord. $50 application fee per applicant. Pets are conditional on owner's approval and may require an additional fee, if accepted. (Generally, $500/dog and $250/cat). Tenants responsible for: electricity, cable/internet, water. Landlord Requirements: Applicants to make 3x the monthly rent in verifiable net income, credit history to be considered (i.e. no active collections), 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.
Unit
- $1,550 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- Available Now
Townhome Features
- Basement
- Dishwasher
5215 Chancellor St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2015
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Interior Unit Townhome
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- Recessed Lighting
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- Ceiling Fan
- 1200 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
Kitchen
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1.5 Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry in unit
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Parking
- Public Parking
- Unassigned Parking
- On-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Porch
- Patio
Lot Details
- 1038 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
- Level Lot
- Back Yard
- Lot Dimensions are 15.00 x 67.00
Schools
- William Sayer High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Public Water Source
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- 100 Amp Service
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,550
- 12-Month Min and 24-Month Max Lease Term
- Available 2026-09-07
- $50 Application Fee
- Assessor Parcel Number 602063000
- Tenant pays for all utilities
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- West Philadelphia Subdivision
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Exceptional public transit90 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Busy65 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Global Leadership Academy Charter Southwest A
Grades K-8
Public
Lea Henry C School
Grades PK-8
Public
Direct Connection Institute Fo
Grades PK-8
Private
Sayre William L Middle School
Grades 9-12
Public
Ijoba Shule
Grades K-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr
Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
University of the Sciences
Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)
University of Pennsylvania
Drive: 5 min (1.8 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main
Drive: 7 min (2.6 mi)
Discover Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5215 Chancellor St proximity to 9-37 N 52nd St, Progress Haddington Plaza, and Cobbs Creek Shopping Center. 9-37 N 52nd St is 0.4 miles away, and Progress Haddington Plaza is within a 19 minute walk.
Commuting
With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Cobbs Creek is exceptional public transit. Within 2.6 miles of 5215 Chancellor St, you’ll find 52Nd Street, Baltimore Avenue And 52Nd Street, and 56Th Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5215 Chancellor St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartram's Garden, and Please Touch Museum.
Airports
Living in Cobbs Creek provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 19 minutes from 5215 Chancellor St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 37.3 miles away.
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