Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/03/2026
Listed
$1,859
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/22
$1,859 Just Listed
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/22
Property Description
TALL ceilings, lots of windows, gated courtyard, and privately managed (questions & repairs heard and answered promptly)! Greenfield School Catchment! A 4-story private house in Center City with an entrance through a gated courtyard, tall ceilings w/ exposed wood beams, 1 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bathrooms, a lot of natural light. Beautiful wood floors and spiral staircases. "The property features a floor hatch that provides straightforward entry and exit for oversized furniture." Other amenities: Central air, dishwasher, garbage disposal (shared W/D on the property). A gated courtyard; you can enjoy time under the stars while feeling safe and cozy. 2 blocks from Broad Street theaters and subway; and 6 blocks from Rittenhouse Square. Near Miles Table for breakfast or just a coffee, Ave of the Arts, Graduate Hospital, Rittenhouse. The apartment is managed by the owner, who is very friendly, and keeps up with maintenance.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1540 Kater St
General
- Rent: $1,859
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAPH2676484
- Updated: 10/3/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 12
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
- Rent Includes: Air Conditioning, Cooking, Gas, Grounds Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Removal
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Kitchen/Living, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: 19146 (19146)
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
- County: PHILADELPHIA
- Subdivision: GRADUATE HOSPITAL
- Cross Streets: 16th Street
- Driving Directions: Between South Street and Bainbridge Street - and 15th and 16th Streets - on Kater
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: The School District Of Philadelphia
- Elementary School: Albert M. Greenfield School
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Case by Case Basis, Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Bi-level
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 700
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 700 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 700 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1915
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $2.66
- Application Fee: $25
- Move In Fee: Yes
- Security Deposit: $1,859
- Pre-Paid Lst Mth Rnt: $1
- Owner Pays: Water, Trash Collection
- Tenant Pays: Gas, Electricity
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Inclusions: use of refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, central air
Listed by Keller Williams Main Line, Gerri B Day
Schools
Schools serving 1540 Kater St
School District:Philadelphia City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Greenfield Albert M School 2200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 | K-8 | 0.8 mi |
Franklin Benjamin High School 550 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 | 12-11 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1540 Kater St
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 10 days ago
- 1Bed
- 2Total Baths
- 732Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 635Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 3Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,612Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 4Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,400Sq. Ft.
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 873Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 1Bed
- 1Total Bath
- 750Sq. Ft.
1540 Kater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (MLS# PAPH2676484) is a Townhouse property with 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 1540 Kater Street is currently listed for rent at $1,859 and was received on October 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 1540 Kater Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Center City East? You can browse all Center City East rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.