Folcroft, PA

151 Apartments for Rent

Did you know? You might not get the best Philly cheesesteak in the world in Philly; you might actually only be able to find it in Folcroft! A man named John Russ runs a well-respected and very thorough website called The Best Philly Cheesesteaks, and the award-winner on his site is Leo's, a restaurant locate in the heart of Folcroft on Chester Pike.

Folcroft, Pennsylvania, is a small suburb outside Philadelphia. Founded before the Revolutionary War, Folcroft started as a part of a land grant given by William Penn to an Englishman named Obadiah Bonsall. Today, Folcroft belongs to many more than just one person. In fact, the small town is home to about 6,600 people, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. A rural, country-feeling place, Folcroft offers a good contrast in living to the big city nearby.

Moving to Folcroft

If you've decided to look for rental homes in Folcroft, the first step is to gather up all your important papers. You'll need them to put in a leasing application! You'll want to be able to show tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, proof of income, a letter of employment (basically, anything that shows the management company that you'll be able to pay rent.) If you need more proof you'll be a great tenant for rental housing, consider also getting letters of reference from former landlords and personal references. Thus, when you find your dream home or high rise apartment, you'll be able to apply for it and make sure you secure it before anyone else can.

Folcroft Neighborhoods

If you're living in Folcroft, you'll probably like it no matter what. But, you'll be especially happy if you're in the exact right part of town so that you can be close to all the right amenities and communities. What to know more about Folcroft neighborhoods? Then check out this helpful list below.

Borough Center: The center of Folcroft is actually the southern part of town. If you're looking for a rental apartment, you'll probably be able to find a nice one here, since it'll be close to the center of the action. This part of Folcroft also borders the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, so if you're into nature or exploring the great outdoors, you'll find it easy to do here.

Primrose Ave: This northern part of Folcroft is somewhat residential, and somewhat industrial. The homes in the northern part of town are a bit more affordable than the center of town, so search for something budget-friendly here. Want to commute? You're closer to the train line in the Primrose Ave. area, so you'll be able to hop right on and get to work or play!

Fun in Folcroft

You can't beat the prices in this small suburban town, which is only a short 15-minute drive from Philly by car. There is also public transportation between the two cities for those people that don't have their own wheels. SEPTA, the train line in the Philly area, has a Folcroft station, and the train will take you where you need to go in the heart of Philly.