Prospect Park

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Prospect Park, PA

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A little slice of suburbia in southwest Philly

Suburb Commuter Airport Public Transportation SEPTA

Prospect Park is a small suburban borough located about twelve miles southwest of downtown Philadelphia. Catering to a variety of commuters, the local rental market includes everything from large single-family homes to unpretentious efficiency apartments. While mostly a residential community, Prospect Park features a small commercial district along Lincoln Avenue, home to longtime favorites like Traub’s Bakery and New London Pizza, as well as numerous other locally-owned restaurants and bars scattered around the borough.

Multiple SEPTA rail stops in town and nearby make it easy to reach Philadelphia without having to drive, and the close proximity to Philadelphia International Airport makes it a great location for folks who travel often.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Prospect Park, PA is $997 for a studio, $1,114 for one bedroom, and $1,427 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prospect Park has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,114/month
559 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

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

Prospect Park School

Public

Grades 1-8

552 Students

6
out of 10

Kindergarten Academy

Public

Grades K

239 Students

Rating Unavailable

Prospect Park School

Public

Grades 1-8

552 Students

6
out of 10

Interboro Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,028 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
  • Scott Arboretum
  • Upland Park
  • Delaware County Institute of Science
  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center

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 February 2025.