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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
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Front yardFinished basementLarge rear patioThree good-sized bedroomsCentral airUpdated with anderson windowsClosets and ceiling fans
    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!
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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

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2025Listed for rent$2,100$1/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAPH2541284
    9/23/2025Listing removed$2,100$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/26/2025Price change$2,100-4.5%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    8/19/2025Price change$2,200-4.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/27/2025Listed for rent$2,300+21.1%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Southwest Schuylkill