I am going to check out this apartment tomorrow. The lady who owns it seems pretty flexible and friendly, but I am not from the area so I don't know what to expect. Would anyone be willing to give me some input? Here is the listing:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/436836120.html

Unfortunately, this is probably one of the most dangerous areas of South Philly. I would not be comfortable encouraging someone (especially someone who is not familiar with the area) to rent there. What other areas are you considering? If you've decided on South Philly, there are plenty of good options.

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I agree with JillyS. 21st & McKean is not safe. There are definitely better areas.

We also have appointments to see these places:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/436482928.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/438069610.html

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/438234999.html


and I think I am going to make an appointment here tomorrow:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/438231673.html


Thanks for your input. I am kind of lost when it comes to this. We are driving 2 hours to look at these places and need to find a place fast. It is really frustrating and stressful.

15th & Jackson and the 2500 block of Broad St. are both decent areas.

5th & Mifflin, 5th & Reed - I'd have to say no good.

Good luck, jj9!

I agree completely with the previous posters. Keep away from 5th Street. Stick with 2500 S. Broad & 15th & Jackson. As a rule just keep away from 5th-7th Streets. Good Luck to you.

Your best bet is to try and familiarize yourself with the nieghborhood locations so that you can quickly filter out locations. For example, Point Breeze is pretty dangerous, as is (but a good investment opportunity of your familar with the market here), as is a lot of Gray's Ferry, while the graduate hospital area is getting better each and every day.

What do you need to be close to? People on this blog can surely help you pick a good neighborhood, but we need to know what your looking for out of the location!!!

i live about two blocks away from 21 and mckean. its a tough area.

Just wanted to kow if anyone on here knew about the 400 block of mercy...I know its not good, but I was wondering if anyone who had lived on this block had some more detailed info...thx

We're basically looking for something close to center city. My boyfriend is working on 9th and Market, so he needs to take public trans to work.

We can rent pretty high, up to like 850 a month, nothing bigger than 2 bedrooms. We just want somewhere relatively safe.