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  • $1,225/mo

    501 S 52nd St APT 2R, Philadelphia, PA 19143

    1beds
    --sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available Fri Aug 15 2025
    Cats, dogs OK
    Central air
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Available free laundryIndividual hot water heaters
    Live In Award Winning Luxury without the Price! The building is called LARCHWOOD FLATS and is the Winner of the followings Awards: * 2017 Grand Jury Award from Philadelphia Preservation Alliance * 2016 Outstanding Preservation Award from University City Historical Society * 2016 Extreme Makeover Winner from City of Philadelphia and Department of Commerce. Larchwood Flats is located at 501 S. 52nd Street directly across the street from the historic Malcolm X Park, which is one of the largest city parks in Philadelphia. Malcolm X Park features everything from kiddie fitness and soccer to lovely jazz and arts festivals where you can discover and enjoy the works of local West Philadelphia artists The exact features of the building are as follows: Newly Renovated in 2016 Spacious 1 bed with a bonus room perfect for an office or craft room. We Welcome all Furry Family Members (Pet Friendly Building) Buzz-In Security System Lots of Natural Light Overlooking a Large Park High Efficiency Central Air Cooling and Heating Systems. (this will reduce utility costs) Individual Hot Water Heaters Available Free Laundry Hardwood Floors in Living and Kitchen Areas 4-Piece Kitchen with Dishwasher, Microwave, and Black Pearl Granite All Delta Faucet and Kitchen Accessories The Building is Pre-Wired for Cable and Internet High 10' Ceilings LED Recessed Lighting Throughout the Apartment. Water is Included. Secure Bike Parking. Parking is Free, Unrestricted, and Plentiful on the Street. Great Location: Extremely Accessible to Public Transportation, Right on Malcolm X Park. Location: If the building isn't enough, then there is location! Located in Cedar Park within University City, you are footsteps from the 52 Bus stop and a quick walk to Mariposa Co-Op, Dock Street Brewery, Satellite Cafe, The Gold Standard Cafe, a full service Wine and Spirit Store and the many great Restaurants, shops and the nightlife of University City and Baltimore Avenue. Not only will you live across the street from Malcolm X Park and its summer Jazz Concerts in July and August, you are also very close to Cedar Park and all of the activities at Clark Park, like Movies in the Park, Shakespeare in the Park and the Farmers' Market every Thursday and Saturday. You are also 10 minutes (by car) from the shopping, gyms and amenities of South Philadelphia and Center City. Additionally, PARKING IS FREE and there are no restrictions on 52nd Street. The apartment is also located less than one mile from University of Pennsylvania and a mile and half from the University of Sciences. Please note that photos contained in this advertisement are of this building, but may not be from the exact apartment being advertised here. This property is operated by the Spak Group; a Philadelphia based, family-owned boutique real estate company that renovates, owns and manages its own properties - just like this one! Fishtown University City University of Pennsylvania Drexel University University of Sciences USciences Penn Drexel Northern Liberties University City District Dockstreet Brewery Mariposa Central Air Conditioning Free Internet Free Laundry UPENN Tenants pay Electric only! 12 to 24 months
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    • Laundry: Shared

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Philadelphia

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/8/2025Listed for rent$1,225+2.1%
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    6/24/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    4/19/2023Listed for rent$1,200
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Cedar Park