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Bala Apartments


4920-4950 City Ave Philadelphia, PA

Studio - 1 Bed
•
1 Bath

260 - 850 Sq. Ft.

Available Now
Deal

No deposit, no problem! Ask about our zero-deposit program!
Floor plans
Studio • 1 Bath
$1,025 - $1,224
525 ft2
1 Available
B325
$1,025+
Available Now
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Studio • 1 Bath
$1,025 - $1,224
260 ft2
2 Available
A412
$1,025+
Available Now
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A109
$1,025+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,175 - $1,325
850 ft2
2 Available
C133
$1,175+
Available Now
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B222
$1,175+
Available Now
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,175 - $1,325
585 ft2
1 Available
E404
$1,175+
Available May 28th, 2026
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3 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,700 - $1,800
1350 ft2
0 Available
D441
$1,700
Rented
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C431
$1,800
Rented
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
80
Very Walkable
Bike Score®
60
Bikeable
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Washer / Dryer Connections
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Refrigerator
Walk In Closets
Controlled Access
On Bus Line
Hardwood Floors
Granite Countertop
Microwave
Business Center
Court Yard
Online Community Portal
Near Campus
Eat-in Kitchen
Crown Molding
Shuttle To Campus
Bay Windows
Maintenance On-site
Linen Closet
Video Patrol
Property Manager On-site
Instant Hot Water
Dishwasher
Dining Room
Elevator
High-speed Internet
Gated Entry
On-site Maintenance
Professional On-site Management
Cable Ready
Availability 24 Hours
Carpet
Living Room
Office
Freezer
Range / Oven
Cable-ready
Intercom System
Bath Tub
Fees & leasing info
Pets
No Pets Allowed
Cat:

| Restrictions: None One time

Cat Fee:

$350.0 One time due at Movein

Cat Rent:

$50.0 Monthly due at With rent

Dog:

| Restrictions: Pit Bulls, Tosa Inus, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Presa Canarios, Fila Brasileiros, Argentine Dogos, Akitas, Chows, Shar Pei, Dalmatians, Doberman Pinschers, Alaskan Malamutes, Cane Corso, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Siberian Huskies, Wolf Hybrids & American Terrier One time

Dog Fee:

$350.0 One time due at Movein

Dog Rent:

$50.0 Monthly due at With rent

Parking
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length: 12 months
Property details
Description

Bala Apartments has served Philadelphia residents for over a century, offering pet-friendly studio, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes. Choose from renovated and standard apartments for rent off City Avenue—near dining, shopping, entertainment, PCOM, and St. Joseph’s University. Park in our garage or street; access amenities including on-site management, maintenance, a fitness center, and next-door public transit. Enjoy history, charm, and convenience in a vibrant neighborhood. Schedule a tour and make Bala Apartments your next home today!

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 148
Last Updated: Updated 4 hours ago
Contact Number: (267) 435-3289
Property manager information
Montium
1500 Avenue of the States
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Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Bala Apartments by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$36,900
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$42,300
per year
Rent report

Bala Apartments Rent vs. Philadelphia Average

 Bala Apartments      Philadelphia Average
Studio
$1,025
$1,462
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
1BR
$1,175
$1,768
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400

Bala Apartments is asking 34% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Philadelphia.

If you upsized to an average priced Philadelphia 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 25% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Philadelphia studio apartment, you would pay 21% less per month.

Bala Apartments provides 15% more square footage than the average Philadelphia 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Bala Apartments
Studio $1,025 $2.90 $3,075
1BR $1,175 $1.50 $3,525
Philadelphia Average
Studio $1,462 $3.10 $4,386
1BR $1,768 $2.70 $5,304
2BR $2,356 $2.40 $7,069
3BR $2,386 $1.80 $7,157
4BR $3,017 $1.80 $9,051

Availability in Philadelphia

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 2,839 1BR units on the market in Philadelphia. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
14% 44% 26% 11% 3%
Available Units in Philadelphia
Studio 929
1BR 2,839
2BR 1,698
3BR 685
4BR 198
Location
Nearby Colleges

Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University

Drexel University

University of Pennsylvania

Temple University

Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Belmont Center For Comprehensive Treatment 0.69 mi.
Main Line Hospital Lankenau 1.94 mi.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital 2.19 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Parkside Fire Company 1 1.26 mi.
Westminster Fire Department 2.22 mi.
Philadelphia Fire Department 2.69 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 6 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 6 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 5 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 260 to 850 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio and 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $1,025 to $1,325. Bala Apartments has studio units available starting at $1,025 and 1 bedroom units available starting at $1,175.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 4920-4950 City Ave in Philadelphia, PA. It's 5.0 miles northwest from the center of Philadelphia.
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