Best of West Philly Living with PARKING, CENTRAL AIR, FINISHED BASEMENT, FRONT YARD, and PATIO. This nice and wide 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has been updated with Anderson windows throughout. Enjoy a bright and airy entrance into a spacious living room that opens up into a dining room and kitchen area. You'll have easy access to a large rear patio, perfect for dining al fresco. A coat closet completes this level and helps keep things tidy. Head upstairs to find three good-sized bedrooms with closets and ceiling fans for those who like a breeze. This level also features a full bathroom with tub and hallway closet. Head to the finished basement to find plenty of space to relax and entertain, a laundry closet with washer and dryer, two storage closets and a full bathroom with a stall shower. All within easy walk to Clark Park and its fabulous year round Farmers Market, Four Worlds Bakery, Mariposa Food Co-op, Woodlands, many restaurants, coffee shops, shopping, and so much more! Near HUP, CHOP, Penn, Drexel, St. Josephs, and easy commute to Center City by car or bike with plenty of convenient trolley and bus options. Welcome home!
Townhouse for rent
$2,100/mo
1240 S Melville St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
3beds
1,800sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Townhouse
Available now
No pets
Central air, electric
-- Laundry
1 Parking space parking
Natural gas
What's special
Front yardFinished basementLarge rear patioThree good-sized bedroomsCentral airUpdated with anderson windowsClosets and ceiling fans
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Features
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 272157422
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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9/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100$1/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541284 | ||
9/23/2025 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/26/2025 | Price change | $2,100-4.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/19/2025 | Price change | $2,200-4.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,300+21.1%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||