Folcroft Courts Apartments
1511-1513 Elmwood Ave,
Folcroft, PA 19032
$1,399 - $1,749
2-3 Beds
Folcroft
Folcroft, PA
Area Guide
A colorful community right outside of Philadelphia.
Public Transportation
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SEPTA
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Suburb
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Folcroft is a borough near the southwest corner of Philadelphia, across Darby Creek from the airport. Residents can easily reach downtown Philadelphia within minute by way of the Chester Pike or SEPTA bus and rail service (via Folcroft Station on the north side).
Although it is on the outskirts of an urban environment, the parkland around the banks of Darby Creek gives Folcroft residents access to a fairly expansive greenspace. Just five miles away from Swarthmore College, Folcroft makes a compelling option for students seeking apartments.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Folcroft, PA is $899 for a studio, $1,039 for one bedroom, $1,545 for two bedrooms, and $1,490 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Folcroft has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,039/month
513 Sq Ft
Transportation
62
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-8
630 Students
Public
Grades K-8
630 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
- Bartram's Garden
- Scott Arboretum
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† 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 September 2025.