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What you can rent in Philly for $1,550

These three one-bedroom apartments - in Center City, Bella Vista and Fishtown - are on the market for Philadelphia's median rate of $1,550 a month.

724 Market St. #401, Philadelphia
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The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia runs in the neighborhood of $1,550 a month. While we've seen what luxury apartments (for $2,000+) look like, we were curious about what kinds of amenities a $1,550 apartment would include. These three one-bedroom homes — in Center City, Bella Vista and Fishtown — are on the market for the city's median rate.

724 Market St. #401 
Square footage: 600 
Tell me all about it: This one-bedroom boasts a great location — once the construction finishes — as well as a series of great amenities. The Doorman building features a new sauna as well as a billiards room. This unit has a great soaking tub, 15-foot ceilings and the dream of every apartment dweller: private laundry.

729 S. 12th St. #101  
Square footage: 697 
Tell me all about it: We love the smart technology offered in this Bella Vista apartment. In addition to a Nest thermostat, the unit includes a Nest camera system, and a Bluetooth door lock. The new tenants also will have an option to lease the apartment fully furnished.

410 Memphis St. 
 Square footage: 605 
Tell me all about it: The Chesterman Building in Fishtown features common spaces, including community and screening rooms, as well as meeting rooms and designated bike parking. Apartments like this one-bedroom unit include custom cabinetry, polished concrete floors, and private laundry.