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Sparrow House

$1,335 – $1,900/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 515–875 sq ft
  • 9 units available
6144 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

As of October 12, 2026, Sparrow House in Philadelphia, PA has 9 apartments for rent from $1,335 to $1,900/mo. Studios start at $1,335, one-bedrooms at $1,550, and two-bedrooms at $1,844. The average asking rent has risen 4.3% since June 27, 2026, from $1,595 to $1,664.

Floor plans

4 floor plans · 9 available units · Prices checked October 12, 2026

Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 515 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,335/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
D09$1,335515Sep 26

One Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 577 – 789 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,550/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
C12$1,600752Aug 1
E12$1,650789Aug 1
C06$1,550577Aug 6
E10$1,609646Sep 4

One Bedroom Balcony

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 597 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,600/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
C01$1,600597Sep 23

Two Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 870 – 875 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,844/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
C03$1,844870Sep 5
D03$1,900875Sep 5
B03$1,885870Oct 10

See all 12 units listed at Sparrow House, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Sparrow House has ranged from $1,495 to $1,664. The current average is $1,664, the highest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (75 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$1,651$1,335 – $1,90010
Sep 2026$1,613$1,100 – $1,9009
Aug 2026$1,599$1,100 – $1,9008
Jul 2026$1,557$1,495 – $1,5951
Jun 2026$1,595$1,5951

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,335 – $1,900/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Aug 1

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Philadelphia area.

Lowest-priced apartment: Studio at $1,335

$1,568/mo

$233/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $1,335

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $133

  • Internet

    est.

    $87

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $13

  • All-in monthly

    $1,568

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
Studio$1,335$1,568$48,060/yr
1 bedroom$1,550$1,797$55,800/yr
2 bedrooms$1,844$2,159$66,384/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $48,060 a year for the $1,335 studio. The median renter household in Philadelphia earns $48,344 a year.

Compared with the Philadelphia area

The median one-bedroom at Sparrow House asks $1,600 a month, 15% above the Philadelphia area's typical one-bedroom asking rent of $1,388. Typical asking rents across the area are up 1.3% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent herePhiladelphia-area asking rentPhiladelphia rent paid
Studio$1,335—$1,186
1 bedroom$1,600$1,388$1,242
2 bedrooms$1,885$1,685$1,471
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Philadelphia, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • Bike Room

  • Central Air

  • Community Kitchen

  • Community Room

  • Controlled Access

  • Dishwasher

  • Elevator

  • Fitness Center

  • Furnished Roof Deck

  • Garbage Disposal

  • Ice Maker

  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer

  • Package Room

  • Rooftop


Amenity photos

  • Gym
    4 photos
  • Roof deck

Location

6144 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144


Resident reviews

2.5
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management2.2
Location4.1
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.1
Building Quality2.7

Sparrow House offers a residential feel with useful amenities including a roof deck, fitness center, and bike storage in a walkable Mount Airy neighborhood. Positive experiences highlight responsive maintenance and accessible leasing staff, though negative reviews cite communication inconsistencies, sound insulation concerns, and maintenance follow-up issues. The property shows mixed performance in operational consistency and resident communication.

Management responsiveness is inconsistent across the property. While some residents report accessible leasing staff and prompt maintenance response, others experienced difficulty reaching the office, unresponsive communication during move-out, and scheduling issues. Security deposit disputes and billing practices have been a concern for departing residents. The property appears to struggle with consistent service standards across different interactions.

The property benefits from a neighborhood-oriented location with a residential feel that residents appreciate. Most reviews highlight the convenient Mount Airy area and accessible common spaces. One review noted concerns about noise levels and security in the surrounding area, though this represents a minority perspective among selected reviews.

Residents appreciate the building's common areas, including the gym, lounge, and roof deck, which are described as useful and well-maintained shared spaces. Management is noted as responsive and accessible. However, one review raises concerns about noise transmission between units, parking availability, and package security issues. Overall, amenities and shared spaces are viewed positively by most residents.

Residents report significant noise transmission issues, with thin walls allowing sound from neighboring units, hallways, and common areas to be clearly audible. The building experienced construction-related flooding damage early after opening that was repaired but caused resident losses. While the property was clean at move-in and management is accessible, noise insulation and building durability remain primary concerns affecting livability.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Very Walkable

Some Transit

Not Bikeable


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Poinciana Montessori

Oosle · Middle
OosleMiddle0.0 mi

High Street Christian Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.3 mi

Small World Discovery Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Roosevelt Theodore Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.4 mi

Lotus Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

Anthony Wayne Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

Lingelbach Anna L School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.6 mi

Greene Street Friends School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.7 mi

Chelten Chrst Little People

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.7 mi

Contact & management