1 Bed
1 Bath
626 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
626 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Condo
Sub Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 626 sqft
Subdivision University City
MLS Listing ID PAPH2653450
Style Traditional,Unit/Flat,Other
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Abv Grd Liv Area 626
Year Built 1923
Property Sub-Type Unit/Flat/Apartment
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
The bedroom is positioned for genuine rest, with a walk-in closet that earns the name — enough room to organize a full wardrobe without creative problem-solving. The open plan means the living space breathes, never feeling compressed the way older buildings sometimes do when renovations try too hard to modernize what works best left alone. Here the bones of 1927 and the function of today coexist without apology.
Downstairs, the building offers more than the basics. The fitness center means you can keep a consistent routine without building a commute into your workout. The game room and meeting room give the building a communal rhythm — the kind of place where residents actually cross paths and linger. Laundry is in-building, which sounds small until you remember how much easier mornings become when that errand happens on your floor rather than down the block. The building is gated and served by elevator, so moving in, carrying groceries, or coming home late all happen without inconvenience. Parking is available on-site in the lot, a real asset in a city where a reliable spot can define the shape of your week.
Fairfax Apartments welcomes pets — cats and dogs alike — so your four-legged companion settles in alongside you. Breed restrictions apply and a deposit is required, but the building's dog park means daily walks have a dedicated destination right on the property. There is something grounding about a building that accommodates the full shape of your household.
Philadelphia's energy is the backdrop here. The city's mix of narrow rowhouse blocks, independent restaurants, neighborhood markets, and century-old architecture creates the texture of daily life that residents return to every evening. This is a city built for walking, and a building like Fairfax — rooted in the 1920s, maintained for modern living — fits naturally into that fabric. You step out in the morning into streets that have been well-worn for generations, and you return in the evening to a home that holds its own against the noise of the day.
The routine that takes shape here is unhurried. Coffee made in a proper kitchen, a walk through familiar blocks, evenings that wind down without effort. At 626 square feet, the space is generous enough for a full life and focused enough to keep things simple. This is a home that does what a home is supposed to do — it holds you, it works, and it gets out of the way. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19104 (19104)
Rooms
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Hot Water Other
Heating Other
Cooling Other
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Furnishings No
Fireplace N
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Heat Source Other
Laundry Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Amenities Available Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage
Water Access N
Accessibility Other
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage N
Private Pool No
Building
Story 1
Unit Features Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Above Ground Finished SqFt 626
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Pets Allowed Y
HOA Fee Include Common Area Maintenance,Custodial Services Maintenance,Ext Bldg Maint,Lawn Maintenance,Recreation Facility,Security Gate,Other
Senior Community No
Tax ID NO TAX RECORD
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 626
Security Features 24 hour security,Desk in Lobby,Resident Manager,Smoke Detector
Pets Allowed Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
Nearby Locations
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