Melrose Park Gardens Homes for Rent

Melrose Park Gardens in Philadelphia is a residential urban neighborhood located 12 miles from Center City, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with convenient access to the city. The housing options include flat-roofed rowhomes, twins, apartments, and single-family colonials and American four squares from the 1950s, particularly on Third and Fourth Streets. Homes feature basement garages and one-car driveways, with well-maintained lawns despite the absence of a homeowner’s association. Local schools, part of the Philadelphia City School District, include Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, Grover Washington Jr. Middle School, and Samuel Fels High School. Residents enjoy outdoor activities at Sturgis Playground and Community Center, which offers a summer camp and after-school program, and Fisher Park, known for its nature trails, tennis courts, live music performances, and community events like Family Fun Day. Dining options at Adams Run Plaza include family-owned restaurants such as Mike’s Breakfast & Lunch and Gogi BBQ, while shopping needs are met at Save a Lot Grocery, Dollar General, and Greenleaf at Cheltenham, which houses Target, Chick-fil-A, and Chipotle. Melrose Park Gardens is walkable, with a 78 walkability score, but most residents use cars for commuting. The Philadelphia International Airport is a 19-mile drive via Route 13 and Interstate 95, and the Jefferson Einstein Hospital is less than 3 miles away. Public transportation is accessible via the Melrose Park Station, part of the SEPTA network, providing train service to City Center.