The Cornerstone

400 S 48th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago

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The Cornerstone
Monthly Rent
$900 - $1,450
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
630 - 1,339 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1920
  • 114 units5 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Deposit
    0.00

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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Property Highlights

  • Indoor Corridor
  • Major Street Exposure - 48th Street
  • Tub and Shower Enclosures - Ceramic Tile

Apartment Features

  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dining Room
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Range

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities

Map of The Cornerstone

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Somewhat drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Active

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Transit

Subway

2 min Walk

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

Subway

3 min Walk

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

Subway

4 min Walk

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

Subway

5 min Walk

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

Subway

5 min Walk

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

Commuter Rail

1 min Drive

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Airport

Philadelphia International

18 min Drive

PHL

Airport

Wilmington Airport

51 min Drive

Moving to Cedar Park, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Cornerstone proximity to 9-37 N 52nd St, Cobbs Creek Shopping Center, and The Shops At Penn. 9-37 N 52nd St is 1 mile away, and Cobbs Creek Shopping Center is within a 26 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, The Cornerstone has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 2.6 miles. Transit options include Baltimore Avenue And 48Th Street and Baltimore Avenue And 47Th Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Cornerstone are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.1 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center.

Airports

Living in Cedar Park provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 19 minutes from The Cornerstone. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 33 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Penn Alexander School

Grades K-8

Public

Not rated

Beulah Baptist Christian Day School

Grades K-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Lea Henry C School

Grades PK-8

Public

Not rated

St Francis De Sales School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

West Philadelphia High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

The Workshop School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Ijoba Shule

Grades K-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr Walk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
University of the Sciences Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
University of Pennsylvania Drive: 4 min (1.4 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main Drive: 6 min (2.2 mi)

About The Cornerstone

Discover the convenience and comfort of NPDF Philadelphia, offering 400 well-appointed apartments across 20 prime locations. Each unit features fully-equipped kitchens, carpeting or hardwood floors, spacious closets, and is cable-ready with high-speed internet access. Ideally situated near prestigious institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and the University of the Sciences of Philadelphia, NPDF is perfect for students and professionals alike.

The Cornerstone is an apartment community in Philadelphia, PA

Contact

Property Address:
400 S 48th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone Number: (856) 644-4887
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
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