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Wister Preservation

$2,034 – $2,525/mo

  • 2–3 bedrooms
  • 1 bath
  • 910–1,184 sq ft
  • 3 units available
292 E Ashmead St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144

As of October 13, 2026, Wister Preservation in Philadelphia, PA has 3 apartments for rent from $2,034 to $2,525/mo. Two-bedrooms start at $2,034 and three-bedrooms at $2,484. The average asking rent has risen 7.1% since July 15, 2026, from $2,193 to $2,348.

Floor plans

2 floor plans · 3 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Two Bedroom

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 910 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,034/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2446D$2,034910Jul 2

Three Bedroom

3 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 1,129 – 1,184 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,484/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1514D$2,4841,184Feb 19
1926A$2,5251,129Jul 2

See all 9 units listed at Wister Preservation, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at Wister Preservation has ranged from $2,193 to $2,348. The current average is $2,348, the highest in the past 3 months.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (81 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$2,348$2,034 – $2,5253
Sep 2026$2,315$2,034 – $2,5256
Aug 2026$2,252$1,965 – $2,4408
Jul 2026$2,207$1,965 – $2,4408

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $2,034 – $2,525/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Feb 19

Cost to rent here

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

Lowest-priced apartment: Two Bedroom at $2,034

$2,381/mo

$347/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $2,034

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $215

  • Internet

    est.

    $87

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $13

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $2,381

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
2 bedrooms$2,034$2,381$73,224/yr
3 bedrooms$2,484$2,922$89,424/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $73,224 a year for the $2,034 two-bedroom. The median renter household in Philadelphia earns $48,344 a year.

Compared with the Philadelphia area

The one two-bedroom listed at Wister Preservation asks $2,034 a month, 21% above the Philadelphia area's typical two-bedroom asking rent of $1,685. Typical asking rents across the area are up 1.3% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent herePhiladelphia-area asking rentPhiladelphia rent paid
2 bedrooms$2,034$1,685$1,471
3 bedrooms$2,505—$1,492
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

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance

  • Community Room

  • On-Site Laundry Facilities

  • Central Air

  • Garbage Disposal

  • Individual Climate Control

  • Large Closets

  • Range

  • Refrigerator

  • Stove


Location

292 E Ashmead St, Philadelphia, PA, 19144


Resident reviews

3.4
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management2.5
Location3.5
Maintenance3.5

Residents report mixed experiences with this property. While some appreciate the property's appearance and note prompt maintenance response, others cite recurring communication challenges with management, including difficulty reaching staff and unresolved maintenance issues. Appliance reliability and responsiveness to resident concerns appear to be inconsistent across experiences.

Residents report inconsistent responsiveness from management, with communication challenges around maintenance requests and billing inquiries. While the property itself is well-maintained aesthetically, follow-up on recurring issues and accessibility of office staff appear to be areas of concern.

The property offers a well-maintained appearance in its area. However, residents reported recurring appliance maintenance issues and challenges reaching management regarding these concerns, which impacted their experience with property responsiveness.

Residents reported frequent appliance breakdowns requiring multiple maintenance requests. Communication challenges were noted, with difficulty reaching property management regarding recurring issues. Safety concerns were mentioned in relation to unresolved maintenance matters.

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

Walkable

Some Transit

Not Bikeable


About this property

Come to a home you deserve located in Philadelphia, PA. Wister Apartments has everything you need . Call (215) 712-8341 today!


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Overbrook Farms Preparatory Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.2 mi

Growing Light Day School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

Germantown Islamic School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

St. Barnabas Episcopal School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

Germantown Friends School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.4 mi

The DePaul Catholic School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.5 mi

Kids World Christian Education Center

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

Fitler Academics Plus

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.6 mi

Greene Street Friends School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

Pennsylvania School For The Deaf

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.6 mi

Contact & management