Old City

Philadelphia, PA

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Old City - Philadelphia, PA

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America's most historic square mile

Historic Monuments Walkable Riverfront Museums Culture Art Americana

It's the birthplace of the United States. It's a World Heritage City, the first in the country. It's Philadelphia's Old City, and it isn't just for tourists. This terrific neighborhood still features cobblestone streets, and the landmarks are amazing: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Penn's Landing, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and the Betsy Ross House. Elfreth's Alley is the oldest residential street in the nation, dating back to 1702. The museums are also impressive: the Museum of the American Revolution, the National Museum of American Jewish History, the Benjamin Franklin Museum, and the Independence Seaport Museum.

But while you'll have endless destinations to take out-of-town visitors, living in Old City provides a wealth of charm, walkable streets, terrific shops and restaurants, and an outstanding farmer's market. The neighborhood is bicycle-friendly, and bicycle rentals are available at Indego stations. Residents get to select from a variety of living options, ranging from elegant, historic row houses and industrial lofts to modern apartment communities and condos. On weekends, be sure to head to the Race Street Pier for a relaxing waterfront picnic, see the views from the grand sky promenade, or attend a morning yoga session.

Explore the Neighborhood

Beautiful Elfreth's Alley is a National Historic Landmark

The iconic Liberty Bell was cast in 1752

Carpenter's Hall, built in 1770, served as a meeting place for the First Continental Congress

The Ben Franklin Bridge was dedicated in 1926

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Old City is $1,549 for a studio, $2,016 for one bedroom, $3,078 for two bedrooms, and $4,882 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old City has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 515 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,549/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 731 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,016/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,080 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,078/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,822 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,882/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

97

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

86

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Great Egg Harbor River
  • Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
  • Independence National Historical Park
  • Independence Seaport Museum
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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