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Bala Apartments

4920-4950 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

Studio-4 beds 1-2 baths 1,350 sqft

All about this rental

Quick overview

Type:
Apartment
Neighborhood:
Wynnefield
ZIP code:
19131
Status:
Active
Last checked:
1 hour ago

Find your perfect layout

Rent specials

No deposit, no problem! Ask about our zero-deposit program!
Individual floor plans may have different offerings. Check the details or reach out to the property for more information.

Perks of living here

Shared spaces & benefits

  • Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Public Transportation
  • Off Street Parking
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Laundry Facilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Garage
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Controlled Access/Gated
  • Covered Parking
  • Availability 24 Hours

In-house comforts

  • Wheelchair Access
  • View
  • Refrigerator
  • Large Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Gas Range
  • Efficient Appliances
  • Dishwasher
  • Carpeting
  • Air Conditioner
  • Cable Ready
  • Microwave

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Fees & policies

General fees

Application fees:
$50
There may be additional unit-specific fees.

Pet policy - Pets allowed

One-time pet fees:
$350
Monthly pet rent:
$50
Pet limit 2 allowed. / 50 lbs. 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.

Pet policy - Cats allowed

One-time pet fees:
$350
Monthly pet rent:
$50
/ 50 lbs. restrictions.

Pet policy - Dogs allowed

One-time pet fees:
$350
Monthly pet rent:
$50
/ 50 lbs. 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.

Pet policy

$350 one-time non-refundable pet fee per pet. You can bring up to two pets! Please note, there is a $50 monthly pet fee that will be added to your bill. We also have a 50 pound weight limit per pet. Below is the list of restricted breeds: Pit Bulls Tosa Inus German Shepherds Rottweilers Presa Canarios Fila Brasileiros Argentine Dogos Akitas Chows Shar Peis Dalmatians Doberman Pinschers Alaskan Malamutes Cane Corso Great Danes Mastiffs Siberian Huskies Wolf Hybrids American Terrier
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, .

Contact info

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Get to know the area

Know your way around

80
Very walkable
Walk Score®
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No data
Transit Score®
60
Bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 4920-4950 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. 4920-4950 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®

Plan your commute

  • Philadelphia's city center
    15 min
    44 min
    43 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.

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Brightside Academy
Childcare • 1.72 mi
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Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Childcare Center
Childcare • 1.86 mi
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Four Seasons Childcare & Preschool
Childcare • 2.25 mi
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Heavenly Hall Day Care Learning Center
Childcare • 2.28 mi
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The Torre Academy
Childcare • 2.58 mi
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Community Concern #13 Learning Center
Childcare • 2.84 mi
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Appleseed's Learning Center
Childcare • 3.00 mi
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Darlene's Wee Care 4 Kids
Childcare • 3.09 mi
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The Bala House Montessori School
Private • PK-K • 110 students • 0.23 mi
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Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children
Private • PK-K • 190 students • 0.31 mi
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French International School Of Philadelphia
Private • PK-8 • 330 students • 0.60 mi
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Woodbine Academy
Private • PK-4 • 71 students • 0.61 mi
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Temple Adath Israel Day School
Private • PK-K • 127 students • 0.68 mi
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St Rose Of Lima Elementary School
Private • PK-8 • 250 students • 0.76 mi
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Bibleway Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 60 students • 0.76 mi
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Childrens School At St Johns
Private • PK-K • 52 students • 0.97 mi
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The Bala House Montessori School
Private • PK-K • 110 students • 0.23 mi
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Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children
Private • PK-K • 190 students • 0.31 mi
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Main Line Academy
Private • n/a • 13 students • 0.41 mi
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French International School Of Philadelphia
Private • PK-8 • 330 students • 0.60 mi
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Woodbine Academy
Private • PK-4 • 71 students • 0.61 mi
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Temple Adath Israel Day School
Private • PK-K • 127 students • 0.68 mi
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Methodist Services for Children and Families
Private • K • 12 students • 0.69 mi
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Kohelet Yeshiva High School
Private • K-12 • 261 students • 0.70 mi
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Main Line Academy
Private • n/a • 13 students • 0.41 mi
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Jameson Christian Academy
Private • 7-11 • 7 students • 0.59 mi
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French International School Of Philadelphia
Private • PK-8 • 330 students • 0.60 mi
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Kohelet Yeshiva High School
Private • K-12 • 261 students • 0.70 mi
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Gompers Samuel School
Public • K-8 • 251 students • 0.76 mi
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St Rose Of Lima Elementary School
Private • PK-8 • 250 students • 0.76 mi
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Bibleway Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 60 students • 0.76 mi
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Sharon Christian Academy
Private • n/a • 111 students • 0.99 mi
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Main Line Academy
Private • n/a • 13 students • 0.41 mi
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I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls
Private • 9-12 • 106 students • 0.54 mi
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Jameson Christian Academy
Private • 7-11 • 7 students • 0.59 mi
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Kohelet Yeshiva High School
Private • K-12 • 261 students • 0.70 mi
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Bibleway Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 60 students • 0.76 mi
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The Mesivta High School of Greater Phila
Private • 9-12 • 62 students • 0.94 mi
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Sharon Christian Academy
Private • n/a • 111 students • 0.99 mi
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Wordsworth Philadelphia
Private • n/a • 73 students • 1.00 mi
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
College • 0.71 mi
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Saint Joseph's University
College • 0.76 mi
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Saint Joseph's University
College • 1.41 mi
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Saint Joseph's University
College • 1.45 mi
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Saint Charles Borromeo Theological Seminary
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Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus
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Drexel University Queens Lane Campus
College • 2.86 mi
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Drexel University - Queen Lane Campus
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Bala
Train
0.06 mi
City Av & Belmont Av - FS
Bus
0.48 mi
Cynwyd
Train
0.52 mi
Wynnefield Avenue
Train
0.65 mi
Merion
Train
1.27 mi
Overbrook
Train
1.36 mi
Wissahickon
Train
1.47 mi
Malvern Avenue & 63rd Street
Bus
1.47 mi
Philadelphia International Airport
Airport
8.95 mi
Wings Field
Airport
9.68 mi
City Av & Belmont Av - FS
Bus
0.48 mi
Malvern Avenue & 63rd Street
Bus
1.47 mi
Wissahickon Transportation Center
Bus
1.48 mi
50th St and Parkside Av
Bus
1.56 mi
SEPTA 33rd & Dauphin Bus Terminal
Bus
2.28 mi
75th St & Lansdowne Av
Bus
2.58 mi
75th and Brockton Rd
Bus
2.62 mi
Woodbine Ave and 75th St
Bus
2.62 mi
Bala
Train
0.06 mi
Cynwyd
Train
0.52 mi
Wynnefield Avenue
Train
0.65 mi
Merion
Train
1.27 mi
Overbrook
Train
1.36 mi
Wissahickon
Train
1.47 mi
Malvern Avenue & 63rd Street
Train
1.49 mi
Lansdowne Avenue & Lancaster Avenue
Train
1.57 mi
Taco Bell
Food
0.08 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.10 mi
Philly Pretzel Factory
Food
0.12 mi
Dunkin'
Food
0.27 mi
Five Guys
Food
0.28 mi
Olive Garden
Restaurant
0.29 mi
Crab Joyous
Restaurant
0.29 mi
Boston Market
Food
0.31 mi
Five Points Cocktails
Drinks
0.67 mi
Wissahickon Bar & Bistro
Drinks
1.48 mi
Dawson Street Pub
Drinks
1.50 mi
The Rook Manayunk
Drinks
1.61 mi
Manayunk Brewing Company
Drinks
1.62 mi
Loft Lounge
Drinks
1.62 mi
PHS Pop Up Garden at Manayunk
Drinks
1.68 mi
The Goat's Beard
Drinks
1.69 mi
Taco Bell
Food
0.08 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.10 mi
Philly Pretzel Factory
Food
0.12 mi
Dunkin'
Food
0.27 mi
Five Guys
Food
0.28 mi
Boston Market
Food
0.31 mi
Honeygrow
Food
0.39 mi
Slices and Rolls
Food
0.40 mi
Olive Garden
Restaurant
0.29 mi
Crab Joyous
Restaurant
0.29 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.32 mi
Kung Fu Tea
Restaurant
0.39 mi
Corner Bakery
Restaurant
0.40 mi
Anchan Thai Cuisine
Restaurant
0.40 mi
Pescatore
Restaurant
0.41 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.44 mi
Visionworks
Shopping
0.11 mi
T-Mobile
Shopping
0.14 mi
7-Eleven
Grocery store
0.14 mi
Boost Mobile
Shopping
0.16 mi
Today's Furniture
Shopping
0.22 mi
Sherwin-Williams
Shopping
0.24 mi
Bala Cleaners
Shopping
0.27 mi
Joe's Kwik Marts
Grocery store
0.30 mi
7-Eleven
Grocery store
0.14 mi
Joe's Kwik Marts
Grocery store
0.30 mi
Acme
Grocery store
0.34 mi
7-Eleven
Grocery store
0.41 mi
Mini-Mart
Grocery store
0.42 mi
Produce Junction
Grocery store
0.52 mi
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery store
0.77 mi
Wawa
Grocery store
1.44 mi
Visionworks
Shopping
0.11 mi
T-Mobile
Shopping
0.14 mi
Boost Mobile
Shopping
0.16 mi
Today's Furniture
Shopping
0.22 mi
Sherwin-Williams
Shopping
0.24 mi
Bala Cleaners
Shopping
0.27 mi
Fine Wine & Good Spirits
Shopping
0.31 mi
AT&T
Shopping
0.39 mi
Jiffy Lube
Automotive
0.06 mi
Citizens Bank
Public service
0.08 mi
Main Line Auto Center
Automotive
0.11 mi
Enterprise
Automotive
0.12 mi
Sunoco
Automotive
0.12 mi
Firestone
Automotive
0.16 mi
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
0.20 mi
Rite Aid
Healthcare
0.20 mi
Jiffy Lube
Automotive
0.06 mi
Main Line Auto Center
Automotive
0.11 mi
Enterprise
Automotive
0.12 mi
Sunoco
Automotive
0.12 mi
Firestone
Automotive
0.16 mi
Exxon
Automotive
0.30 mi
Century Auto Body
Automotive
0.31 mi
Bala Cynwyd Auto Repairs and Service
Automotive
0.37 mi
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
0.20 mi
Rite Aid
Healthcare
0.20 mi
Presidential Dental
Healthcare
0.25 mi
Andras G Haris DMD & Assocs
Healthcare
0.29 mi
Tinnitus Treatment Center
Healthcare
0.36 mi
Right-On Dental Lab
Healthcare
0.36 mi
Family Medicine at PCOM
Healthcare
0.61 mi
Vybe Urgent Care
Healthcare
0.62 mi
Philly Inn & Suites
Hotel
0.40 mi
Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue
Hotel
0.57 mi
Homewood Suites
Hotel
0.59 mi
Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue
Hotel
1.02 mi
Residence Inn
Hotel
1.31 mi
Chamounix Mansion
Hotel
1.68 mi
Red Cross House
Hotel
3.15 mi
Homewood Suites University City
Hotel
3.34 mi
Pappas Realty
Other
0.40 mi
Insurance Services Plus
Other
1.49 mi
H&R Block
Other
1.58 mi
Allstate
Other
1.61 mi
Duffy Real Estate
Other
1.78 mi
Compass
Other
1.78 mi
Allstate
Other
1.80 mi
Dero
Other
1.82 mi
Salon 153
Personal care
0.38 mi
Salon Axia
Personal care
0.38 mi
Professional Nail Care & Designs
Personal care
0.39 mi
Bala Day Spa
Personal care
0.40 mi
Brielle & Co. Salon
Personal care
0.46 mi
Oriental Reflexology & Best Massage
Personal care
0.48 mi
Dreams Lash Bar
Personal care
0.49 mi
Coco Blue Nails
Personal care
0.74 mi
Bark Social
Pet care
1.38 mi
Furville Pet Supplies
Pet care
1.64 mi
The Animedic
Pet care
1.67 mi
City of Paws Pet Care
Pet care
1.68 mi
Narberth Animal Hospital
Pet care
1.75 mi
Canine Clippers
Pet care
1.82 mi
Scallywags Dog Daycare
Pet care
1.84 mi
Bark Park
Pet care
2.05 mi
Church of St. Asaph
Place of worship
0.20 mi
Philadelphia Baha'i Center
Place of worship
0.21 mi
Lower Merion Community Mikvah
Place of worship
0.37 mi
Saint Matthias Church
Place of worship
0.45 mi
West-Side Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.58 mi
Lower Merion Synagogue
Place of worship
0.58 mi
Community Bible Tabernacle
Place of worship
0.62 mi
New Testament Church of God
Place of worship
0.65 mi
Citizens Bank
Public service
0.08 mi
Bank of America
Public service
0.29 mi
Bala Cynwyd Post Office
Public service
0.34 mi
Bryn Mawr Trust
Public service
0.35 mi
Barracks Police Station
Public service
0.54 mi
Pennsylvania State Police Troop K
Public service
0.57 mi
KaplunMarx
Public service
0.74 mi
Union Fire Station;Union Fire Association Lower Merion Station 28 Fire Station
Public service
0.80 mi
French International School of Philadelphia
Entertainment
0.10 mi
LA Fitness
Sports
0.19 mi
Bala Cinema
Entertainment
0.39 mi
Wynnefield Library
Entertainment
0.45 mi
Full Spectrum Fitness
Sports
0.48 mi
Hagan Arena
Sports
0.49 mi
WPHL 17
Entertainment
0.55 mi
Sweeny Field
Sports
0.60 mi
French International School of Philadelphia
Entertainment
0.10 mi
Bala Cinema
Entertainment
0.39 mi
Wynnefield Library
Entertainment
0.45 mi
WPHL 17
Entertainment
0.55 mi
Bala Cynwyd Library
Entertainment
0.61 mi
Francis A. Drexel Library
Entertainment
0.69 mi
6ABC/WPVI TV
Entertainment
0.79 mi
6 ABC/CW 57 Philadelphia
Entertainment
0.80 mi
LA Fitness
Sports
0.19 mi
Full Spectrum Fitness
Sports
0.48 mi
Hagan Arena
Sports
0.49 mi
Sweeny Field
Sports
0.60 mi
Activities Center
Sports
0.63 mi
Edgely Ultimate Field 7
Sports
0.73 mi
Curran Field
Sports
0.81 mi
Edgley Ultimate Fields
Sports
0.87 mi

Average utility cost in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, renters typically spend around $456 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $31 for sewer to $142 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

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Electricity
$142
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Gas
$115
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Water
$40
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Sewer
$31
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Cable
$64
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Internet
$64

Community reviews

How are these reviews collected?
3.6 (11 reviews)

What other renters say:

Verified Resident
Jul 16, 2025Anonymous
Verified Resident
Mar 27, 2025Brandon W.
We have a very nice place here. It's excellent, sleek, and clean. I truly appreciate living here! Moving in was a seamless process from start to finish. I recommend living here.
Verified Resident
Dec 8, 2023Anonymous
Ok neighborhood, centeal To many locations
Verified Resident
Nov 23, 2023Anonymous
I have lived here for only 3.5 months but so far it has been a great living experience. However the elevator has broken like once a month.
Verified Resident
Jul 27, 2023Anonymous
been here 1 year, location is great street parking available

FAQs about Bala Apartments

When was this property’s information last updated?

The details for Bala Apartments were last updated 1 hour ago.

What floor plans are available?

Bala Apartments offers the following floor plan options: studio, one-bedroom, three-plus-bedroom.

Is Bala Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are welcome at Bala Apartments.
Here are the details:
  • Pet policy - Pets allowed
    Pet limit 2 allowed. / 50 lbs. 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.
  • Pet policy - Cats allowed
    / 50 lbs. restrictions.
  • Pet policy - Dogs allowed
    / 50 lbs. 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.
$350 one-time non-refundable pet fee per pet. You can bring up to two pets! Please note, there is a $50 monthly pet fee that will be added to your bill. We also have a 50 pound weight limit per pet. Below is the list of restricted breeds: Pit Bulls Tosa Inus German Shepherds Rottweilers Presa Canarios Fila Brasileiros Argentine Dogos Akitas Chows Shar Peis Dalmatians Doberman Pinschers Alaskan Malamutes Cane Corso Great Danes Mastiffs Siberian Huskies Wolf Hybrids American Terrier

Do units at Bala Apartments come with air conditioning?

Yes, units at Bala Apartments come with air conditioning.

Do units at Bala Apartments come with a garage?

Yes, Bala Apartments features garages.

Is there a fitness center/gym available at Bala Apartments?

Yes, Bala Apartments includes a gym.

What neighborhood is this property in?

4920-4950 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 is in Wynnefield.

What are popular apartment communities in Wynnefield?

How far is Bala Apartments from the city center?

Bala Apartments is approximately 15 minutes away by car from the city center.

What's the best way to get around the area?

The area around 4920-4950 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. 4920-4950 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.

What childcare centers are close by?

Nearby childcare centers include Brightside Academy, Sweet Dreams and Fairytales Childcare Center, Four Seasons Childcare & Preschool.

What schools are close by?

Nearby schools include The Bala House Montessori School, Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children, Main Line Academy.

What colleges are close by?

Nearby colleges include Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Joseph's University.

What are the price ranges for the units in this building?

Prices in Bala Apartments are at:
  • $1,025-$1,224 for studios
  • $1,175-$1,325 for one-bedroom units

How does this rent compare with rents in Philadelphia?

Rent in Philadelphia averages at $2,027, compared to prices of $1,025-$1,325 /mo at Bala Apartments.

Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?

Are there any specials for this property?

Yes, Bala Apartments is currently offering the following special(s): No deposit, no problem! Ask about our zero-deposit program!.

Does the rent at Bala Apartments include utilities?

No, utilities are not included in the rent at Bala Apartments. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.

Are there any reviews or ratings related to Bala Apartments or its management company?

Yes, you’ll find reviews for Bala Apartments above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.

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