This thoughtfully constructed University City one bedroom is just a block from the verdant Malcolm X Park, a ten minute walk to SEPTA's Market-Frankford EL and a fifteen minute subway ride to Center City. The features include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, white granite countertops and many windows. There is a built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal and an in-unit washer/dryer. Nearby venues include Sam's One Stop Shop, Back A Yard, Park Pizza, Brown Sugar and West Philadelphia YMCA. Pets are welcome with a 300 refundable pet deposit. Tenants pay for water and electricity.
Date Available: November 10, 2026. Tenant Pays: Electricity and water. Pet Fees: 300 refundable pet deposit. Move-In Costs: First month and a two month security deposit. Move-In Fees: 3825. Application Fee: 45.50.
Cristy Michaels. PLMG. All square footage is an estimate. PLMG is not liable for any discrepancies regarding estimated square footage that is provided by public sources, assessors, agents, advertisements or any other source. Amenities: Stove/Oven, Na & Video/Intercom.
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,275
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
575 sqft
Pets:
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Laundry:
In unit
Parking:
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Available:
November 10, 2026
ID:
84325379
Amenities
•Washer/Dryer In Unit
•Air Conditioning
•Dishwasher
•Garbage Disposal
•Granite/Quartz Countertops
•Hardwood Floors
•Microwave
•Refrigerator
•Stainless Steel Appliances
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $1,275 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 316 S 52nd St in Philadelphia, PA 19143 rents for $1,275 a month. It has 575 square feet. 316 S 52nd St was advertised by PhillyLiving Management Group on September 4, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,275 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Philadelphia (about $1,340).
Typical $1,340This home $1,275
$950$1,850
From 704 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Philadelphia on RentalSource in October 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,340Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Philadelphia
The rent has dropped from $1,350 to $1,275 since it was listed on June 17.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
September 4, 2026
Price change
$1,275−5.6%
−5.6%
June 17, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,350
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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