1420 Locust St, Unit 29R

717 Sq. Ft.
$40 / Sq. Ft.
717
Sq. Ft.
$40
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy incredible city views for miles and tremendous sunlight from this high floor 1 bedroom, 1 bath corner condominium for rent in the desirable Academy House. Not one detail was spared in this impeccable renovation. Enter into a foyer with a coat closet and a built-in bar area with glass shelving and LED lights, and a mini refrigerator. The flooring is Amalfi Grey & Metropolis Oak COREtec-Plus plank tile floors with cork for a comfortable feel. The kitchen is unparalleled to most - drenched with...Enjoy incredible city views for miles and tremendous sunlight from this high floor 1 bedroom, 1 bath corner condominium for rent in the desirable Academy House. Not one detail was spared in this impeccable renovation. Enter into a foyer with a coat closet and a built-in bar area with glass shelving and LED lights, and a mini refrigerator. The flooring is Amalfi Grey & Metropolis Oak COREtec-Plus plank tile floors with cork for a comfortable feel. The kitchen is unparalleled to most - drenched with sunlight and offering a modern sleek feel, paired with the utmost functionality. Dressed with stainless steel appliances including Frigidaire Professional series glass-top slide-in range with convection oven, dishwasher, Kenmore curved glass range hood, cabinet depth Summit refrigerator, Montecarlo seamless granite counters, a custom above-range spice, Kraftmaid utensil cabinet and glass shelf, two-toned Kraftmaid soft-close cabinetry, lift and bi-fold doors and white bliss tile backsplash. Additional features include customized storage for all your pots and pans, cutting boards, and cookbooks as well as under-mount cabinetry lights and outlets. The bedroom offers a large walk-in closet and hanging closet. The fully renovated bathroom features a tile shower, Italian porcelain tiles of Calcutta Pearl, Ronbow vanity with soft-close frosted glass doors, a Robern medicine cabinet, recessed lighting, extra-large cabinets for linens, and a washer/dryer. The Academy House offers a modern lobby and luxury amenities. Valet parking is available in the building for a monthly fee. Located in the heart of Center City, with exciting day and night life at your fingertips... enjoy short walks to the Kimmel Center, Rittenhouse Square, restaurants, shops, cafes, transportation and more! Easy commute to all local Universities. Rent includes ALL utilities. Monthly basic cable package at an additional fee and is mandatory.

Listing Agent

  1. Melissa Valenti

    Melissa Valenti

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R

Tax ID Number
888080742
Ownership
Other
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
29
Structure Type
Unit/Flat/Apartment
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/04/2026 01:10 AM

Property Details for 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R

StatusActive
MLS #PAPH2579616
Days on Market5
Rental Incentives-
Available Date02/02/2026
Lease Term-
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Other
Year Built1977
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyPhiladelphia County
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Building Information for 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R

Building/ComplexAcademy House CondominiumsFloor-Stories7Residences576Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsNo Pets AllowedYear Built1977Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Property Information for 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R

Location
Location
  • School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
  • School District County ID: 300200397108
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • MLS Area: 19102 (19102)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Land Use Code: 590
  • Zoning: CMX5
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Date Available: 02-02-2026
  • Security Deposit: $4,800
  • Minimum Lease in Months: 12
  • Maximum Lease in Months: 24
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Smoking Allowed: No
  • Application Fee: $40
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 717.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1427221
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Garage
  • Parking Garage - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Parking Fee, On-site - Rent
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: Yes - Community
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2579616

$2,400
Oct 1, 2024

Rented

BRIGHT #PAPH2363320

$2,000
Sep 9, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2363320

Jun 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2363320

$2,200
Sep 1, 2018

Rented

BRIGHT #1001837566

$2,000
Aug 21, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1001837566

Jun 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001837566

$2,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2579616

$2,400
10/01/2024

Rented

BRIGHT #PAPH2363320

$2,000
09/09/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAPH2363320

06/25/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAPH2363320

$2,200
09/01/2018

Rented

BRIGHT #1001837566

$2,000
08/21/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1001837566

06/12/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001837566

$2,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Greenfield Albert M School
PublicK to 8

Franklin Benjamin High School
Public9 to 12

Creative And Performing Arts
Public9 to 12

Academy At Palumbo
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R is available for rent in Philadelphia, PA 19102. This property was listed on February 2, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,400. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last rented on October 1, 2024. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Greenfield Albert M School, Franklin Benjamin High School and Creative And Performing Arts. 1420 Locust Street, Unit 29R is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 717 sqft a property built in 1977.

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