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253 N 3rd St

(484) 868-9234
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Philadelphia, PA 19106

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253 N 3rd St

Philadelphia, PA 19106
(484) 868-9234
253 N 3rd St in Philadelphia, PA - Building Photo
1 Bedroom - Townhome for Rent
  • 1BR, 1BA Townhome
  • $1,795 Pricing
  • 550 Square Feet
  • Available Now Availability

About 253 N 3rd St

Available August 1, 2026! This spacious 1 bed/1 bath apartment is located in the heart of the old city on a popular and quiet block of 3rd St. that has lots of businesses, top-rated restaurants, cafeterias, shops, public transportation, pilates, gyms, and historic attractions just a couple of minutes away from your unit! Enjoy relaxing walks to Penn's Landing, your favorite food & amazing atmosphere that this neighborhood offers to you! It has an Italian, exclusively designed and made for this unit bespoke kitchen with lots of cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an electric stove, a dishwasher, and a garbage disposal. It will be a dream for cooking enthusiasts! The living room is spacious and perfect for entertainment. Big windows facing east and you can see the Ben Franklin bridge! The bedroom is separated from the rest of the apartment by a 3/4 wall. It can easily fit a queen-sized bed, desk, dresser, and more! Beautiful bathroom with custom-made vanity units and mirrors with real wood veneers. The apartment has an in-unit washer and dryer, central AC & Heating, an intercom, and a small outdoor space! Water is included in rent, tenants only pay for electricity and wifi! Convenient tenant portal for rent payments & responsive maintenance. Applicants must show a combined gross verifiable monthly income of at least three times the rent, a preferred credit score of 650 or higher (lower scores aren’t automatic disqualifiers), no open collections, and at least one year of positive rental and employment history. No eviction judgments within the past four years. Each application is reviewed individually, and strong income, references, or a qualified co‑signer may offset weaker areas, though approval isn’t guaranteed. Bank statements may be requested. Pets are ok with a non-refundable pet deposit - $250/cat & $350/dog (under 50 pounds). No pet rent. First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a security deposit are due prior to move‑in. Water is included in rent, tenants cover all other utilities. RE/MAX Plus complies with all fair housing laws.

253 N 3rd St is located in the Old City Neighborhood and 19106 Zip code of Philadelphia, PA.

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253 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Frequently Asked Questions about 253 N 3rd St

What type of rental is available at 253 N 3rd St?

There is currently a 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome for rent with 550 sq ft listed at 253 N 3rd St. It is Available Now.

How much is the rent at 253 N 3rd St?

The rental at 253 N 3rd St is currently listed at $1,795.

What area of town is 253 N 3rd St located in?

Located in the Old City Neighborhood, 253 N 3rd St is in the 19106 Zip Code of Philadelphia, PA.

Nearby Schools

Franklin Benjamin High School

The School District of Philadelphia
550 North Broad Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (570 Students)
2/10

McCall Gen George A School

The School District of Philadelphia
325 South 7th Street
Public School - Grades K-8 (628 Students)
8/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 253 N 3rd St.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Kimmel Center for Performing Arts

260 South Broad Street
4 minute drive / 1.41 miles away

Free Library of Philadephia

1901 Vine Street
4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

The Frankling Institute

222 N 20th St
5 minute drive / 1.73 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1800 South St
4 minute drive / 2.02 miles away

Target

179 Mifflin St
5 minute drive / 2.52 miles away

Lowe's

2106 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
5 minute drive / 2.79 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Thomas Jefferson University

1020 Walnut Street
3 minute drive / 1.19 miles away

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Camden Campus

406 Penn
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Drexel University - Center City Hahnemann Campus

1505 Race Street
3 minute drive / 1.28 miles away

Groceries

Acme Markets

309-337 S 5th St
3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

The Fresh Grocer

1501 N Broad St
4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

Lidl

16 Wolf St
6 minute drive / 2.85 miles away

Hospitals

Wills Eye Hospital

840 Walnut Street
3 minute drive / 1.16 miles away

Jefferson Hospital For Neuroscience

900 Walnut St
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

Hahnemann University Hospital

230 North Broad Street
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

Military Bases

Defense Personnel Support Center

8 minute drive / 3.82 miles away

Philadelphia Naval Busi Center

10 minute drive / 4.92 miles away

Naval Inventory Control Point Philadelphia

13 minute drive / 6.09 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Edgar Allen Poe Historical Site

532 N. 7th St
1 minute drive / 0.54 miles away

Franklin Square

200 N 6th St
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Independence Historical Park

5th & Chestnut
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

253 N 3rd St has 5 parks within 4.4 miles, including Edgar Allen Poe Historical Site, Franklin Square, Independence Historical Park, Jefferson Square Park, and Bartram Gardens.

Restaurants and Dining

Pink Rose Pastry Shop

630 S 4th St
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

La Colombe Torrefaction

130 S. 19th Street
5 minute drive / 1.82 miles away

Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel

210 West Rittenhouse Square
5 minute drive / 1.89 miles away

Shopping Centers

The Plaza at Spring Garden

100 Spring Garden St
1 minute drive / 0.04 miles away

Shops at Schmidts

W Girard Ave & N 2nd St
1 minute drive / 0.62 miles away

Kibitz In The City Delicatessen

703 Chestnut St
2 minute drive / 0.97 miles away

253 N 3rd St has 5 shopping centers within 1.0 miles.

Transit Stations

Spring Garden (MFL)-Market-Frankford Line

138 Spring Garden St
1 minute drive / 0.04 miles away

Girard and Front (15 Line)-Route 15

1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

Girard (MFL)-Market-Frankford Line

84 W Girard Ave
1 minute drive / 0.65 miles away

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