Parkland

Philadelphia, PA

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Parkland - Philadelphia, PA

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An ideal community for Philly-based park lovers

Scenic Lush Peaceful Active Convenient

Situated in the northwestern stretches of Philadelphia, Parkland refers to the many communities surrounding the expansive Wissahickon Valley Park. Renting an apartment in this area affords residents easy access to a broad range of recreational opportunities, with more than 50 miles of scenic trails suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more.

This region is convenient to numerous universities, including Arcadia University, La Salle University, and the Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus. It’s no wonder that Parkland is a top choice for countless students, faculty, and staff as well as many outdoor lovers. Convenience to Septa’s Chestnut Hill West and Manayunk/Norristown lines makes getting around from Parkland easy.

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

62

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

  • Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Wissahickon Environmental Center
  • The Morris Arboretum
  • Rolling Hill Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.