The Emerson Apartments

4209 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Property Information

Built in 1929
64 units / 4 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees

Amenity Fee
$0
Application Fee
$50

Apartment Features

Cable Ready
Carpet
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Oven
Refrigerator
Storage Units
Tub/Shower
Window Coverings

Community Features

Laundry Facilities
Walk-Up

Nearby Colleges & Universities

University of the Sciences	Walk: 3 min (0.2 mi)
University of Pennsylvania	Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
C.C. of Philadelphia, W Ctr	Drive: 4 min (1.2 mi)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main	Drive: 5 min (1.6 mi)

Eat & Drink

Groceries

Coffee

Banks

Shopping

Fitness

Points of Interest

Area Scores

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

Active

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

Transit

Subway

Baltimore Avenue And 43Rd Street

1 min Drive

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Rapid Transit

Subway

Baltimore Avenue And 44Th Street

0 min Drive

Subway

Chester Avenue And 43Rd Street

1 min Drive

Subway

Baltimore Avenue And 42Nd Street

1 min Drive

Subway

Baltimore Avenue And 45Th Street

0 min Drive

Commuter Rail

49Th Street

2 min Drive

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Regional Rail

Commuter Rail

30Th St Lower Level

5 min Drive

Airport

Philadelphia International

19 min Drive

Moving to Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Emerson Apartments proximity to The Shops At Penn, Grays Ferry Gateway, and Grays Ferry Shopping Center. The Shops At Penn is 1.3 miles away, and Grays Ferry Gateway is within a 27 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 86, The Emerson Apartments has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 3.5 miles. Transit options include Chester Avenue And 42Nd Street and Chester Avenue And 43Rd Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Emerson Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Bartram's Garden.

Airports

Living in Spruce Hill provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 19 minutes from The Emerson Apartments. Another nearby airport is Trenton Mercer, located 36.8 miles away.

Schools

Wilson Alexander School

Grades PK-6

Public

Out of 10

Jubilee School

Grades PK-6

Private

Out of 10

Penn Alexander School

Grades K-8

Public

Out of 10

West Philadelphia High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Out of 10

The City School

Grades PK-12

Private

Out of 10

GreatSchools Rating

About The Emerson Apartments

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This is a cozy studio, 1 bathroom apartment located near the University of Pennsylvania in the Clark Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia.

Welcome to the Emerson! This building has a secured entryway,... individual mailboxes, and a locked bike storage room. Each unit features hardwood floors and eat-in kitchens. There are smart app-controlled washers and dryers located in the basement.

Upon entering, you have a sunny common space, including the living room and dining areas when you walk in on the 1st floor. It features hardwood floors, radiant heat, and large windows. The kitchen has a refrigerator, a gas stove, and ample cabinets. The bedroom is located off the living room and has a large closet. The new bathroom is fully tiled with a tub/shower.

This property is located very close to Clark Park, stores on Baltimore Avenue, and multiple trolley stops.

Tenants are responsible for electric and cable/internet. There is a $20 per month charge for water/sewer. Gas is included in the rent.
Tenant must obtain renters insurance.
Pet Policy: Cats OK with $300 non-refundable deposit, Dogs not allowed.

Tenants are responsible for renters insurance!

Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Cats OK with $300 non-refundable deposit, Dogs not allowed.

All New Age tenants will be automatically enrolled in a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $25 per month, which includes $5k in property damage reimbursement, credit building through timely rent payments, a resident rewards program, and so much more! These benefits are designed to improve your living experience and put money back into your pockets. All information about this package can be found at

Please Note: The property will stay on the market until we received a security deposit (equal to one month’s rent). Once we receive your security deposit, we will take the property off the market. We collect first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a security deposit for all our properties. These balances MUST be paid in certified funds (cash, money order, or cashier’s check - NO personal checks).

To schedule a showing, please visit our website at or send an email to for more information

Laundry On Site (Shared)

---- SCHEDULE A SHOWING ONLINE AT: ----
This is a cozy studio, 1 bathroom apartment located near the University of Pennsylvania in the Clark Park neighborhood of West Philadelphia.

Welcome to the Emerson! This building has a secured entryway, individual mailboxes, and a locked bike storage room. Each unit features hardwood floors and eat-in kitchens. There are smart app-controlled washers and dryers located in the basement.

Upon entering, you have a sunny common space, including the living room and dining areas when you walk in on the 1st floor. It features hardwood floors, radiant heat, and large windows. The kitchen has a refrigerator, a gas stove, and ample cabinets. The bedroom is located off the living room and has a large closet. The new bathroom is fully tiled with a tub/shower.

This property is located very close to Clark Park, stores on Baltimore Avenue, and multiple trolley stops.

Tenants are responsible for electric and cable/internet. There is a $20 per month charge for water/sewer. Gas is included in the rent.
Tenant must obtain renters insurance.
Pet Policy: Cats OK with $300 non-refundable deposit, Dogs not allowed.

Tenants are responsible for renters insurance!

Pet Policy: Pet Policy: Cats OK with $300 non-refundable deposit, Dogs not allowed.

All New Age tenants will be automatically enrolled in a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $25 per month, which includes $5k in property damage reimbursement, credit building through timely rent payments, a resident rewards program, and so much more! These benefits are designed to improve your living experience and put money back into your pockets. All information about this package can be found at

Please Note: The property will stay on the market until we received a security deposit (equal to one month’s rent). Once we receive your security deposit, we will take the property off the market. We collect first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and a security deposit for all our properties. These balances MUST be paid in certified funds (cash, money order, or cashier’s check - NO personal checks).

To schedule a showing, please visit our website at or send an email to for more information

Laundry On Site (Shared)