17 Market West
1701 Market St,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
$2,350 - $4,995 | 1-2 Beds
Center City West is a neighborhood within Center City, the downtown district of Philadelphia. This urban hub is one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods. The Center City West neighborhood encompasses some of the city's biggest attractions including the shopping, financial, and museum districts. It attracts its residents by not only hosting some of the city's leading institutions of art, science, and history, but also with its upscale restaurants and a booming nightlife. The options are endless: Laugh tears of joy at the Helium Comedy Club, have a shopping spree at the Shops at Liberty Place, or get a spectacular panoramic view 57 stories above the ground at the One Liberty Observation Deck. Nearby Rittenhouse Square is a popular spot for festivals and farmers markets while the Schuylkill Banks has excellent riverside running and biking trails with a view. The neighborhood is also located within a few miles of some of the top universities in the country, including the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and Drexel University. As one of the city’s biggest trendiest neighborhood’s in a stellar location, Center City West features affordable apartments to opulent condos available for rent.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Center City West is $1,803 for a studio, $2,495 for one bedroom, $3,847 for two bedrooms, and $6,031 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Center City West has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Studio
466 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,803/month
Average Rent
1 BR
728 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,495/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,077 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,847/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,788 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$6,031/month
Average Rent
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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.