427 N Preston Street, Unit 1ST FLOOR • Philadelphia, PA 19104

$1,250.00 / Monthly Beds: 1 • Baths: 1 full • Sq. Feet: 2637 • MLS ID: PAPH2639824 • Subdivision: UNIVERSITY CITY • School Dist: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Updated 1 BIG bedroom, 1 bathroom first floor apartment available in the highly desirable University City area. Enjoy the privacy of having your own floor, a rare feature in a neighborhood where many rentals offer shared kitchens, bathrooms, and common living spaces. This move in ready unit has been refreshed with new flooring, fresh paint, and an updated bathroom. Located just minutes from Drexel University, UPenn, hospitals, SEPTA public transportation, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, and neighborhood shopping. Whether you are a student, faculty member, medical professional, or anyone looking to be close to Center City Philadelphia, this location offers exceptional convenience. Additional features include a washer and dryer located in the basement, providing added convenience for everyday living. If you have been searching for an affordable apartment with privacy, updates, and a prime University City location, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Schedule your showing today. View this listing at: http://www.gretchenraad.com/mls=PAPH2639824

Property Features

  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: Masonry
  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.04 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Pet Restrictions: Case by Case Basis
  • SQFT Total Finished: 2637
  • SQFT Above Finished: 2637

School Information

  • School District: PHILADELPHIA CITY
Printed June 24, 2026


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