5540 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
What This House Offers
Property Id: 1079601
Charming Single-Family Home in West Philadelphia
Welcome home! This cozy single-family property offers a great blend of comfort and... convenience in the heart of West Philadelphia. You're just steps from local restaurants, pharmacies, ShopRite, Lowe's, and beautiful Fairmount Park — everything you need close at hand.
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Property Highlights:
- Spacious living room
- Open-concept kitchen
- Large primary bedroom plus two additional bedrooms
- Full bathroom with tub, plus a convenient first-floor powder room
- Washer/dryer hookups
- Fenced back patio — perfect for relaxing outdoors
Lease Terms:
$1,600/month, 1-year minimum lease
Tenant responsible for all utilities (gas, electric, water)
Income requirement: 3x monthly rent; 2 recent paystubs required
$55 non-refundable application/credit check fee per applicant (18+)
First month, last month, and security deposit due at move-in
Don't miss this opportunity — contact us today to schedule a viewing!
Unit
- $1,600 / month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1062 sq. ft.
- Available Aug 1
Home Features
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Vinyl Flooring
Community Features
- Fenced Lot
5540 Media St is a single-family home for rent in Philadelphia, PA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
One-Time Basics
Due at Move-In
- Security Deposit - Refundable$1,600
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Get In Touch
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Good public transit70 / 100
Driveability
Somewhat drivable30 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
Travel and Transit
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Universal Bluford Charter School
Grades K-8
Public
Heston Edward School
Grades PK-8
Public
St Rose Of Lima Elementary School
Grades PK-8
Private
Overbrook High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Mastery Cs -Shoemaker Campus
Grades 6-12
Public
Senior Clara Muhammad School
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: 5 min (1.9 mi)
St Joseph's Univ., Phila.
Drive: 7 min (2.1 mi)
Philadelphia Osteopathic
Drive: 8 min (2.9 mi)
University of the Sciences
Drive: 9 min (3.3 mi)
Discover Carroll Park, Philadelphia, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 5540 Media St proximity to Overbrook Plaza, Progress Haddington Plaza, and Park West Town Center. Overbrook Plaza is 0.4 miles away, and Progress Haddington Plaza is within a 13 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 70, 5540 Media St has good public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.4 miles. Transit options include 56Th Street And Lansdowne Avenue and Lansdowne Avenue And 55Th Street.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 5540 Media St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.5 miles, including Fairmount Park, Please Touch Museum, and Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden.
Airports
Living in Carroll Park provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 23 minutes from 5540 Media St. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 37.9 miles away.
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