West Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

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West Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA

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A neighborhood with heart

Urban Mass Transit Walkable Riverfront Parks Historic Universities

West Philadelphia stretches from the Schuylkill River across from downtown and up to Highway 1. This large neighborhood is widely known for its major cultural institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Philadelphia Zoo, and West Fairmount Park (home to the Mann Center and the Please Touch Museum).

West Philly maintains a down-to-earth atmosphere alongside the grandiose campus buildings. Filled with brightly-painted historic row houses, amazing restaurants representing every corner of the globe, and an unpretentious charm that unites its diverse residents, it’s a vibrant neighborhood with a long history. The community is known for its music scene as much as it is its farmer's market, its parks as much as its funky boutiques. West Philly is walkable and offers the "El," SEPTA's elevated rail system, for getting around the city. Trolleys and regional trains are also available for commuters, putting the entire city at your fingertips.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Philadelphia is $1,731 for one bedroom, and $2,098 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Philadelphia has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 764 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,731/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,082 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,098/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fairmount Park
  • Please Touch Museum
  • Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
  • Merion Botanical Park
  • Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.