One Thousand One
1001 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
$1,563 - $15,995 | Studio - 3 Beds
Southwest Center City
Philadelphia, PA
Southwest Center City - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
A renovated neighborhood in an enviable locale
Urban
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Historic
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Riverside
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Walkable
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Convenient
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Nestled just southwest of the heart of Center City, Southwest Center City is a revitalized neighborhood strewn alongside the Schuylkill River. The neighborhood’s many alluring rentals include stylish lofts, modern apartments, and charming townhomes. Southwest Center City boasts excellent walkability, partly due to its layout and partly due to its ideal location.
The University of Pennsylvania, both a premier Ivy League institution and the area’s number one employer, lies just across the Schuylkill River from the neighborhood and is accessible within a 10-minute walk. Southwest Center City also sits within walking distance of SEPTA’s Ellsworth-Federal Station, which is served by the Broad Street Line. Major city attractions are just steps away as well, including Rittenhouse Square, the Kimmel Center, and Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest Center City is $1,499 for a studio, $1,858 for one bedroom, $2,164 for two bedrooms, and $3,374 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Center City has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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406 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,499/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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612 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,858/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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938 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,164/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,350 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,374/month
Average Rent
Transportation
94
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
87
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
92
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schuylkill River Park
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Observatory
- Franklin Institute
- The Academy of Natural Sciences
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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