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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 14, 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 fallen 1.1% since June 27, 2026, from $1,595 to $1,578.


Floor plans

Sparrow House has 9 units available across 4 floor plans: a studio layout (515 sq ft), 2 one-bedroom layouts (577–789 sq ft), and a two-bedroom layout (870–875 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 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.


Cost to rent here

At Sparrow House, a studio starts at about $1,568 a month all-in: $1,335 rent and an estimated $233 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $1,797 and a two-bedroom at about $2,159.

All-in from$1,568/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Sparrow House takes about $48,060 a year for a studio, $55,800 for a one-bedroom, and $66,384 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,568 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $66,800 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,568/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$66,800/yr

Income to qualify

$48,060/yr

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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 $1,578, down $17 (1.1%) from $1,595 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (76 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

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

    Aug 1

Amenities

Sparrow House has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 14 amenities, including fitness center, furnished roof deck, and dishwasher.

  • 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

Residents of Sparrow House rate location (4.1) and amenities and shared spaces (4.1) highest and management (2.2) lowest.

2.5
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management2.2
Location4.1
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.1
Building Quality2.7
Overall10 reviews

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

Sparrow House is very walkable and not bikeable, and transit is limited.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade B+
Transit
Limited
Grade D
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Sparrow House 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

: Moderate, AQI 56

Temperature

86° / 22°

average July high / January low

: 78° high, 64° low

Pollen

Low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January35°F22°F56 (moderate)12 of 31
February36°F22°F78 (moderate)7 of 28
March56°F37°F52 (moderate)14 of 31
April67°F46°F51 (moderate)13 of 30
May73°F55°F56 (moderate)10 of 31
June84°F65°F58 (moderate)9 of 30
July86°F70°F74 (moderate)6 of 31
August85°F69°F65 (moderate)2 of 31
September77°F63°F52 (moderate)13 of 30
October67°F51°F49 (good)16 of 31
November53°F39°F51 (moderate)16 of 30
December39°F26°F54 (moderate)14 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

Nearby schools

The closest school to Sparrow House is Poinciana Montessori, a middle school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Roosevelt Theodore Middle School, 0.4 miles away.

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

Sparrow House is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (484) 435-7691x7.


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