4247 Locust Street, Unit 403

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$1,695/mo

1 bed1 bath624 sqft

4247 Locust St, Unit 403, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Pets welcomePet policy

Sep 21Available Date

Description

Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this fourth-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments carries the quiet confidence of a building that has seen University City transform around it — and kept pace every step of the way. At 624 square feet, the layout earns every inch, moving from an open kitchen into a living space where there is always room to breathe, always room to be at home. The kitchen is the natural starting point for a morning routine. Stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, dishwasher,...Built in 1927 and reborn for modern living, this fourth-floor one-bedroom at Fairfax Apartments carries the quiet confidence of a building that has seen University City transform around it — and kept pace every step of the way. At 624 square feet, the layout earns every inch, moving from an open kitchen into a living space where there is always room to breathe, always room to be at home. The kitchen is the natural starting point for a morning routine. Stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and disposal — line up cleanly against the counter, ready for whatever the day calls for, whether that is a full breakfast before a long commute or a quick pour before heading downstairs. The open floor plan means the kitchen never feels like a separate room; it flows toward you, part of the conversation whether you are cooking or settling in for the evening. The bedroom tucks away with intention, anchored by a walk-in closet generous enough to actually organize a life into. Storage here is not an afterthought. The building itself is where Fairfax earns its reputation. A fitness center on site means the gym commute disappears entirely — rolled out of bed and into a workout, then back upstairs to get on with the day. The game room offers a change of scenery when the apartment walls start to feel too familiar, a place to unwind with neighbors without leaving the building. The meeting room is available when you need a quiet professional space away from your desk. A gated property and elevator access add ease and a layer of everyday comfort that registers most on the mornings you are carrying groceries or coming home late. Laundry is in the building, which is one of those amenities that sounds ordinary until you have lived somewhere without it. Parking is available on site, so a car remains a genuine option rather than a daily negotiation with street parking on Locust Street. Pets are welcome here — cats and dogs alike — with breed restrictions and a deposit required, so the building stays welcoming for everyone who calls it home. The dog park on the property means that morning walk does not require a hunt for green space. Fairfax thought about the whole household, not just the humans. University City surrounds you with the kind of walkable density that makes a car feel optional on most days. Locust Street places you within easy reach of the restaurants, cafés, and markets that line Baltimore Avenue and Walnut Street. The institutional anchors of the neighborhood — hospitals, universities, research facilities — create a daytime energy that keeps the area alive and well-served by transit, shops, and services at all hours. For longer trips across the city, SEPTA routes through the neighborhood connect you to Center City and beyond without much effort. The rhythm here is efficient: most of what you need is close, and what is not close is reachable. By evening, the pace settles. The building is quiet in the way that well-constructed 1927 brick tends to be — sound does not carry the way it does in newer construction. You close the door to 403, the city keeps moving outside, and the apartment does its job: giving you somewhere solid to land. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units.

3 days on Market

Listed by: Brad R Levinson 267.588.0035 boots@thecondoshops.com • KW Empower

Last updated: 09/21/2026 04:24 PM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAPH2672948

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Property Information for 4247 Locust Street, Unit 403

Property Details

Property Type: Rental
MLS Type: Residential Lease / Other
Year Built: 1923
County: Philadelphia County
Tax ID Number: NO TAX RECORD
Ownership: Other
Entry Floor Number: 4
Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
Style: Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Levels/Stories: 1
Furnished: No
Unit Building Type: Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY
Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY (PHILADELPHIA PA)
Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Washer/Dryer/Hook Up in Unit Y/N: Yes
Central Air: No
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 624.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Building/Complex: 4247 Locust St
Stories: 1
Pet Policy: Allowed
Pet Policy Details: Case by Case Basis,Cats OK,Dogs OK,Number Limit,Pet Addendum/Deposit,Size/Weight Restriction
Year Built: 1923

Location

Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Metro/Subway Station 1 to 3 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles, Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles
School District Name: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

School District County ID: 300200397108
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: PHILADELPHIA
MLS Area: 19104 (19104)

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

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Custodial Services Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Lawn Maintenance, Recreation Facility, Security Gate, Other
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Community Center, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Laundry Facilities, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Recreational Center, Security, Other, Dog Park, Gated Community, Spa, Extra Storage

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Zoning: N/A
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Date Available: 09-21-2026
Security Deposit: $350

Minimum Lease in Months: 12
Maximum Lease in Months: 24
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Addendum/Deposit, Size/Weight Restriction
Tenant Pays: Utilities - All
Rent Spree Online Application: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 624.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 624.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Other
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8054/1261/5214/805412615214_512_384_WM_9oFjVHkq6OrxLfts.jpg
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Other, Efficiency
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances
Accessibility Features: Other
Security Features: 24 hour security, Desk in Lobby, Resident Manager, Smoke Detector
Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Common, Basement, Main Floor, Shared, Washer In Unit

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Lawn Sprinkler, Play Area, Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Other
Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Other

Cooling Fuel: Other
Heating Type: Other
Heating Fuel: Other
Hot Water: Other
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: RentPhilly.com, rentphillyshowings.com

Property History for 4247 Locust Street, Unit 403

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 21, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2672948	$1,695	—
Jul 22, 2026	Rented BRIGHT #PAPH2641838	$1,695	—
Jul 22, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2641838		—
Jun 27, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2641838	$1,695	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/21/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2672948	$1,695
07/22/2026	Rented BRIGHT #PAPH2641838	$1,695
07/22/2026	Pending BRIGHT #PAPH2641838	—
06/27/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAPH2641838	$1,695

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Schools near 4247 Locust Street, Unit 403

This home is within The School District of Philadelphia.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Penn Alexander School	Public - Serves this home	K to 8	0.1 mi
3/10	West Philadelphia High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
4/10	Paul Robeson High School For Human Services	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.2 mi
2/10	The Workshop School	Public - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.5 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School	Public - Choice school	5 to 8	0.8 mi
4/10	Parkway West High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Christ Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.2 mi
NR	The Islamic Education School - Philadelphia	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	West Philadelphia Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Penn Alexander School PublicK to 8 Serves this home	0.1 mi
3/10	West Philadelphia High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Paul Robeson High School For Human Services Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.2 mi
2/10	The Workshop School Public9 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
5/10	Middle Years Alternative School Public5 to 8 Choice school	0.8 mi
4/10	Parkway West High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Christ Academy PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	The Islamic Education School - Philadelphia PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	West Philadelphia Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi

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.

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More information about 4247 Locust Street, Unit 403, Philadelphia, PA 19104

4247 Locust Street, Unit 403 is available for rent in Philadelphia, PA 19104. This property was listed on September 21, 2026 by KW Empower, it's currently listed at $1,695. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last rented on July 22, 2026. This listing's school district is The School District of Philadelphia. Nearby schools include Penn Alexander School, West Philadelphia High School and Paul Robeson High School For Human Services. 4247 Locust Street, Unit 403 is a 1-bed, 1-bath, 624 sqft a property built in 1923.

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