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How $1,900/month Lets You Buy in Fishtown, West Philly, Lower Merion

Compare similarly priced rental homes across three Philly‑area locations.

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ooking for a Philly rental around $1,900 a month? Here’s what you can expect in Fishtown, Bala Cynwyd, and West Philadelphia.

    **23 West – Fishtown**

    A new 7‑story complex on the former 7‑Eleven site at 23 W. Girard Ave., finished in spring 2025, offers studios, one‑bedrooms, two‑bedrooms, and lofts. The 646‑sq‑ft one‑bedroom on the fourth floor rents for $1,895/month, with a promotion of three free months for leases of 13 + months. Water and electric are tenant‑paid; street parking is available. Pets are welcome. Inside, 107 units feature quartz counters, stainless‑steel appliances, and in‑unit washers/dryers. The smallest studio starts at $1,495, while two‑bedroom lofts can reach $3,690 for about 1,200 sq‑ft. Amenities include a rooftop deck, gym with yoga studio, lounge, and coworking space. The building’s compact footprint and high unit count make it a standout in Fishtown’s limited space.

    **Summit Court – Bala Cynwyd**

    A two‑story brick building at 101 Summit Lane, built in 1952, houses 29 one‑ and two‑bedroom units. The available two‑bedroom apartment rents for $1,899/month, with one free month for moves by Oct. 15. A flat $75/month fee covers water, sewer, and trash; electric is tenant‑paid. Parking is street‑based, with a first‑come, first‑served lot and a paid garage on a waitlist. Pets are allowed. Inside, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and renovated kitchens with stainless‑steel appliances and Shaker cabinets give the units character. The building’s courtyard and proximity to Montgomery Ave., City Ave., St. Joseph’s University, I‑76, and the Cynwyd rail station offer a blend of suburban calm and city convenience.

    **929 N. 43rd St. – West Philadelphia**

    A century‑old rowhouse built in 1920, 1,740 sq‑ft with three bedrooms and two‑and‑a‑half baths, rents for $1,850/month. The tenant pays all utilities. Street parking is available, and pets are welcome. Features include hardwood floors, ceiling fans, separate living and dining rooms, a basement washer/dryer, and two private outdoor spaces—a covered front porch and a back patio. The property sits near West Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Zoo, and local trolley and bus stops, with a variety of restaurants along Lancaster Ave. and easy access to University City. It was listed on Sept. 18.

    These options illustrate the range of Philly rentals near $1,900/month, each offering distinct amenities, locations, and lease incentives.

Buy affordable home in Fishtown, West Philly, Lower Merion for $1,900/month.