Elmwood

Philadelphia, PA

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Elmwood - Philadelphia, PA

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Conveniences abound in this southwest Philly neighborhood

Urban Vibrant Diverse Historic Convenient

Elmwood, also known as Elmwood Park, sits just over six miles from the heart of Center City Philadelphia. This neighborhood proves ready to capture residents’ interests on a daily basis. Some locals prefer to spend leisure time exploring numerous cultural venues, while others are keen to sample the many diverse restaurants and markets strewn along Woodland Avenue.

Venture out of your apartment on the weekends to see a home game at the spectacular, award-winning Citizens Bank Park and cheer on the beloved Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Broaden your horizons by taking a night class at the University of Pennsylvania, or head over to the Gallery East for some shopping. Explore all that the city has to offer with direct access to the SEPTA Trolley Route 11 Line.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Elmwood is $549 for a studio, $877 for one bedroom, and $1,110 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmwood has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 291 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $549/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 638 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $877/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 935 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,110/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

74

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

72

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bartram's Garden
  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
  • Penn Museum
  • University of Pennsylvania Observatory
  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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