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This pad was taken off the market on 05/14/26.
46 Kingsessing Ave #2
Philadelphia, PA 19143
$600
3
Beds
2
Baths

Highlights
Lease: SHARED SPACES: All residents share use of the kitchen (also on the 3rd floor), and have exclusive use of the front porch. AMENITIES: Washer/dryer in the house (free use), refrigerator, gas oven and range, microwave, ceiling fan and floor standing air conditioners. PETS: You will be sharing the house with a rather aloof calico cat, who live on the second floor. Due to the terms of the lease, there can be no other pets in the house. THE ROOMMATES: Primary roommate is a professor teaching at two local colleges, currently finishing his PhD at University of Pennsylvania. Well liked and respected in the neighborhood. Also on the lease is his partner, who is a primary school teacher. Both he and she are LGBTQ friendly, welcoming people. He is a casual smoker, but only on the porch - there is no smoking in the house. YOU: Graduate student or working professional interested in living close to University of Pennsylvania, U. Sciences/ Saint Joseph's University, Drexel and all West Philadelphia has to offer. Please be LGBTQ friendly, cat friendly, and able to cleanly maintain shared spaces.
No pets allowed
On-site laundry
Window Mounted A/C
Listed 1 month ago
Updated 11 days ago
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About 46 Kingsessing Ave #2
3 rooms for rent 1of the rooms has a private bathroom. Location near Clark Park - Perfect for Grad Student or Working Professional (Kingsessing Avenue between 46th and 47th)
Looking for two or tree people to fill open rooms on the second and third floor of a 2nd/3rd floor house share. One (second floor) currently available, the Other two will be available at the end of May or earlier.
The lease is preferably for one year, with the possibly of renewing again at that time.
Room 1 in the third floor with a private Bathroom; Rent $700- move in costs are first and last month's rent ($1400) plus a security deposit equal to one month rent as well (700) making a total of $2100.
Room 2 with a shared bathroom in the second floor; Rent $600- move in costs are first and last month's rent ($1200) plus a security deposit equal to one month rent as well 600) making a total of $1800.
Room 3 (currently available) with a shared bathroom in the second floor; Rent $600- move in costs are first and last month's rent ($1200) plus a security deposit equal to one month rent as well 600) making a total of $1800.
UTILITIES: Gas heat, electricity and internet will be split evenly between the housemates. Typically, about $90 per person, though it fluctuates with the seasons.
LOCATION:
Kingsessing Avenue between 46th and 47th
Quiet residential neighborhood in West Philadelphia right next to Clark Park. A very short walk to all the shopping and dining on Baltimore Avenue. Basically, on the campus of U. Sciences or Saint Joseph's University, also a walking distance to Penn's campus and one block from the 13, 11 and 36 trolleys.
ROOM 1:
Room with the private bathroom has a full bath/shower, sink and toilet. This room is at the front of the house with two large windows looking out onto the street, has two dressers a closest a desk, chair and small futon.
ROOM 2:
Room without the bath is at the rear of the home with two windows looking into the backyard, has a queen size bed, a closet one dresser and chair.
ROOM 3:
Room without the bath is at the rear of the home with two windows looking into the backyard, has a queen size bed, a closet one dresser and chair.
SHARED SPACES:
All residents share use of the kitchen (also on the 3rd floor), and have exclusive use of the front porch.
AMENITIES:
Washer/dryer in the house (free use), refrigerator, gas oven and range, microwave, ceiling fan and floor standing air conditioners.
PETS:
You will be sharing the house with a rather aloof calico cat, who live on the second floor. Due to the terms of the lease, there can be no other pets in the house.
THE ROOMMATES:
Primary roommate is a professor teaching at two local colleges, currently finishing his PhD at University of Pennsylvania. Well liked and respected in the neighborhood. Also on the lease is his partner, who is a primary school teacher. Both he and she are LGBTQ friendly, welcoming people. He is a casual smoker, but only on the porch - there is no smoking in the house.
YOU:
Graduate student or working professional interested in living close to University of Pennsylvania, U. Sciences/ Saint Joseph's University, Drexel and all West Philadelphia has to offer. Please be LGBTQ friendly, cat friendly, and able to cleanly maintain shared spaces.
Housemate details
Current pets
1 Cat
Preferred new housemate
No preference
Apartment amenities
Property amenities
- Building Deposit Fee Maximum: 600
- Building Deposit Fee Minimum: 600
- Laundry: Shared
- Window Mounted Air Conditioning
Pet policy
Terms at 46 Kingsessing Ave #2
SHARED SPACES: All residents share use of the kitchen (also on the 3rd floor), and have exclusive use of the front porch. AMENITIES: Washer/dryer in the house (free use), refrigerator, gas oven and range, microwave, ceiling fan and floor standing air conditioners. PETS: You will be sharing the house with a rather aloof calico cat, who live on the second floor. Due to the terms of the lease, there can be no other pets in the house. THE ROOMMATES: Primary roommate is a professor teaching at two local colleges, currently finishing his PhD at University of Pennsylvania. Well liked and respected in the neighborhood. Also on the lease is his partner, who is a primary school teacher. Both he and she are LGBTQ friendly, welcoming people. He is a casual smoker, but only on the porch - there is no smoking in the house. YOU: Graduate student or working professional interested in living close to University of Pennsylvania, U. Sciences/ Saint Joseph's University, Drexel and all West Philadelphia has to offer. Please be LGBTQ friendly, cat friendly, and able to cleanly maintain shared spaces. UTILITIES: Gas heat, electricity and internet will be split evenly between the housemates. Typically, about $80 per person, though it fluctuates with the seasons.
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