3 Bedroom
3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 200 Sq Ft
Starting at $695/mo
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516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester
$695/mo
- 3 bedrooms
- 1 bath
- 200 sq ft
- 2 units available
As of October 15, 2026, 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester in Philadelphia, PA has 2 apartments for rent at $695/mo.
Floor plans
516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester has 2 units available in 1 floor plan: a three-bedroom layout (200 sq ft). Prices checked October 15, 2026.
Cost to rent here
At 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester, a three-bedroom starts at about $795 a month all-in: $695 rent and an estimated $100 for internet and renters insurance.
All-in from$795/mo
Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.Included in rent: Utilities
Can you afford it?
Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester takes about $25,020 a year for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $795 all-in month for a three-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $32,500 a year.
Total monthly housing cost
$795/mo
Income to afford it comfortably
$32,500/yr
Income to qualify
$25,020/yr
Your estimated budget
$ —/mo
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Rent history
Over the past year, the average asking rent at 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester has held at $695. The current average is $695.
Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (17 days observed).
Fees & lease terms
At 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester, the security deposit is $695.
Rent
$695/moSecurity deposit
$695Earliest move-in
Jul 10
Amenities
516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 3 amenities: all utilities included / there is a monthly utility charge based on unit size, washer / dryer, and water/sewer.
All Utilities Included / There Is A Monthly Utility Charge Based On Unit Size
Washer / Dryer
Water/Sewer
Amenity photos
- Laundry room
Location
520 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Getting around
516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.
- Walking
- Very walkable
- Grade B+
- Transit
- Excellent
- Grade B
- Biking
- Very bikeable
- Grade A
Climate and air quality
Air quality near 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester was good on 132 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in February (average AQI 78, moderate). Daily highs averaged 86°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 22°F in January, the coldest.
Air quality
132 good-air days
of the past 365: Good, AQI 50
Temperature
86° / 22°
average July high / January low: 71° high, 56° low
Pollen
Very low
Oct 15–19 forecastTree: none, grass: none, weed: very low
| Month | Average high | Average low | Average AQI | Good-air days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 22°F | 56 (moderate) | 12 of 31 |
| February | 37°F | 22°F | 78 (moderate) | 7 of 28 |
| March | 57°F | 38°F | 52 (moderate) | 14 of 31 |
| April | 68°F | 47°F | 51 (moderate) | 13 of 30 |
| May | 73°F | 55°F | 56 (moderate) | 10 of 31 |
| June | 84°F | 66°F | 58 (moderate) | 9 of 30 |
| July | 86°F | 70°F | 74 (moderate) | 6 of 31 |
| August | 85°F | 70°F | 65 (moderate) | 2 of 31 |
| September | 77°F | 64°F | 52 (moderate) | 13 of 30 |
| October | 68°F | 52°F | 49 (good) | 16 of 31 |
| November | 54°F | 39°F | 51 (moderate) | 16 of 30 |
| December | 39°F | 27°F | 54 (moderate) | 14 of 31 |
About this property
Student Housing - Newly Renovated Private Bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room
Nearby schools
The closest school to 516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester is Jubilee School, a private elementary school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Penn Alexander School, 0.3 miles away.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Jubilee School Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.1 mi |
Spruce Hill Christian School Private · High | Private | High | 0.1 mi |
Hms School For Children With Cerebral Palsy Private · High | Private | High | 0.2 mi |
Infant Friendship Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
Penn Alexander School Public · Middle | Public | Middle | 0.3 mi |
Christ Academy Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.5 mi |
The Islamic Education School - Philadelphia Private · Middle | Private | Middle | 0.5 mi |
Paul Robeson High School For Human Services Public · High | Public | High | 0.6 mi |
Davidson School-Philadelphia Private · High | Private | High | 0.6 mi |
Consortium Pre-School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.9 mi |
Contact & management
516 Student Housing 42nd and Chester is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (610) 887-3703x7.
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