$1,750 Total Monthly Price

5823 Alter St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Last Updated: 2 Days Ago

What This Townhouse Offers

Newly Renovated 3BR/1.5BA in Cobbs Creek Steps to the Baltimore Ave Trolley

Fully renovated three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath townhouse in Cobbs Creek, 19143. Step into a bright living room with exposed brick, wide-plank flooring, and recessed lighting, then into an open kitchen built around a large quartz island the kind of space where dinner gets cooked and eaten in the same room. A half bath
on the first floor keeps the main level convenient, and the rear door opens to a private backyard with room to grill, sit out, or plant an herb garden. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms share a full bath with a walk-in shower, custom tile, and a skylight that fills the room with natural light. The basement holds a Samsung washer and dryer and plenty of storage. Move-in ready and pet-friendly.

FEATURES & FINISHES
- Kitchen: quartz countertops, large quartz island, energy-efficient stainless steel appliances, gas range
- Full bath: walk-in shower, custom tile work, skylight, one-of-a-kind handmade rustic wood vanity
- Half bath on the first floor
- Primary bedroom: bay window and two closets
- Exposed brick and recessed lighting in the living room
- Wide-plank flooring throughout the main level
- In-unit laundry: Samsung washer and dryer in the basement
- Basement storage
- Private fenced backyard
- Street parking

LOCATION
Cobbs Creek, one block from Baltimore Avenue, with quick access to University City and Center City by trolley.
- SEPTA trolley at 58th & Baltimore (Route 34) University City in about 15 min, Center City in about 25 min
- Bus routes 21 and 42 nearby on Chestnut and Walnut
- About 2 miles to UPenn, Drexel, and CHOP
- One block to the Baltimore Ave shopping center with grocery stores, pharmacy, and restaurants
- Cobbs Creek Park and the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center a few blocks west, with trails, tennis courts, and the reopening Cobbs Creek Golf Course
- Baltimore Ave dining corridor east toward 50th: Booker's Restaurant, Vientiane Cafe, Vietnam Cafe

DETAILS
Rent: $1,750/month
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1.5
Available: 9/15/26
Lease: 12 months
Security Deposit: one month's rent
Pets: Dogs and cats welcome (monthly pet rent applies)
Laundry: In-unit washer and dryer
Parking: Street
Utilities: Tenant pays gas, electric, and water

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Unit

$1,750 Total Monthly Price

12 Month Lease

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq. Ft.
Available Now

Townhome Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Basement
  • Bay Window
  • Heating
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Range

Community Features

  • Grill
  • Tennis Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails

5823 Alter St is a townhome for rent in Philadelphia, PA

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Cats Allowed

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Dogs Allowed

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Property Address:
5823 Alter St,
Philadelphia, PA 19143

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Somewhat drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Travel and Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Route 34 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley) Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Route 34 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley) Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Route 34 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley) Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit

Subway

3 min Drive

Route 34 - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit (SEPTA Subway & Trolley) Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit

Subway

2 min Drive

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail

Airport

Philadelphia International

19 min Drive

Philadelphia International

Airport

Trenton Mercer

62 min Drive

Trenton Mercer

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Anderson Add B School

Grades PK-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Sayre William L Middle School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Fellowship Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private

Not rated

Faith Connection Christian Academy

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr Drive: 6 min (2.1 mi)
University of the Sciences Drive: 6 min (2.3 mi)
University of Pennsylvania Drive: 8 min (3 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main Drive: 10 min (3.7 mi)

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Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate 5823 Alter St proximity to Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, Baltimore Plaza, and Yeadon Plaza. Cobbs Creek Shopping Center is 0.3 miles away, and Baltimore Plaza is within a 21 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, 5823 Alter St has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.9 miles. Transit options include Baltimore Avenue And 58Th Street and Baltimore Avenue And 59Th Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near 5823 Alter St are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Bartram's Garden, and Cobbs Creek Park.

Airports

Living in Cobbs Creek provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 18 minutes from 5823 Alter St. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 32.6 miles away.

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