Available now! Welcome to Unit 6, a bi-level, loft w/ two-bedrooms, two bathrooms featuring an island kitchen with breakfast bar, Galaxy White granite counter tops, stainless steel GE energy efficient appliances, glass backsplash, sink, and dishwasher. This unit features 15' ceilings in the main living area setting it apart from anything else on the market! A bedroom, full bath, and laundry complete the first level. Upstairs you will find a landing over-looking the lower level, the second bedroom and full bath. The unit also features tons of natural light and energy efficient washer and dryer. The unit is located in "Reliance Hall" at 1218-20 S 8th Street. A former theatre known as the "Marconi Theatre" from 1914-1916, later a piano factory in the 1920's, a club known as "Reliance Hall" in the 1930's to the current ownership family's sewing factory in the 1970's and now with painstaking effort restored to the finest residence's available for the dollars per s.f. This apartment is located in the hottest neighborhood in South Philadelphia. Passyunk Square boasts critically acclaimed restaurants including Palizzi Social Club, South Philly Barbacoa, El Chingon, Fiorella, Alice, Triangle Tavern and local favorites Pats and Geno's. Septa operates on the subject block and S. 9th St for easy access to Center City and Pennsylvania and Jefferson hospitals. The cultural experience of the 9th Street Curb Market, Acme Market, CVS, Capitolo Playground and Washington Ave which intersects with I-95 and the bridges to New Jersey are within two blocks. Building amenities include indoor bicycle storage, secure entrance with video system. The tenant is responsible for all utilities including water and cable. Pets are permitted on a case-by-case basis. Water is a flat fee per month $70.
Townhouse for rent
$1,850/mo
1218 S 8th St #20-6, Philadelphia, PA 19147
2beds
1,052sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Central air, electric
None parking
Natural gas, forced air
What's special
Tons of natural lightGlass backsplash
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 07, 2025 at 04:42am
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,052 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $1,850-2.4%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2480668 | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $1,895-2.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2480668 | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $1,950-2.3%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2480668 | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $1,995-11.3%$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2480668 | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,250$2/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2480668 | ||

