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Center City West Neighborhood Guide Philadelphia, PA

About

Center City West is a bustling neighborhood located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is bordered by Market Street to the north, South Street to the south, the Schuylkill River to the west, and Broad Street to the east. Home to the city's business district, it offers a lively mix of residential, commercial, and cultural attractions including the renowned Rittenhouse Square and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Its location lends itself to an urban lifestyle, with a wide range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

What You Will Love about Center City West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • The vibrant urban lifestyle with a range of cultural, dining, and shopping options.
  • The proximity to major landmarks like Rittenhouse Square and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
  • The ease of commuting with the neighborhood's central location and excellent public transportation.

What’s Nearby

Center City West is just a short distance from downtown Philadelphia, offering easy access to the city's main attractions. The neighborhood is also close to the University City area, which includes the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.

The Rental Market

In Center City West, the rental market has seen an average rent for 1-bedroom apartments hovering around $1,985 in the last 12 months. The minimum average price noted during this period was $1,860 while the maximum average price peaked at $2,005. This indicates a relatively stable and consistent rental price in the neighborhood.

Rental Price Stability

With a standard deviation of $52.13, it indicates that the rental rates in Center City West have been quite stable. The small variation suggests that prices haven't fluctuated dramatically over the past year.

Lifestyle

Living in Center City West allows residents to enjoy an active, urban lifestyle filled with culture and convenience. With numerous restaurants, shops, and cultural venues, there are plenty of opportunities for entertainment and leisure. Proximity to universities and the business district also makes it an ideal location for both students and professionals.

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Rental Trends in Center City West

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jun 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Sep 2024
$1356$1510$1455$1295$1397$1350$1350$1350$1300$1375$1450$1450$1450
$1800$1795$1880$1950$1939$2010$2065$2080$2065$1895$2030$1960$1950
$2775$2758$2510$2600$2725$2850$3180$3000$3000$2970$2940$2800$2800
$6950$6950$9800$9800$9800$3685$3785$3785$3500$3420$4500$4250$4250
Last updated 9/15/2024
820 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 1,590 restaurants, 172 grocery stores, and 88 parks within a mile of the Center City West neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Old Nelson Food Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

    •

    2000 Chestnut St

  • GROCERY
    Flower Market

    Business and Professional Services, Insurance Agency, Retail, Flower Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.1 miles

    500 John F Kennedy Blvd

  • GROCERY
    Lou's Cart

    Dining and Drinking, Food Truck, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.1 miles

    15 S 20th St

  • SHOPPING
    Target

    Retail, Big Box Store

    •

    0.1 miles

    1900 Chestnut St

  • GROCERY
    Italian Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store

    •

    0.1 miles

    37 S 19th St

  • GROCERY
    Colney Liquor Store

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store

    •

    0.1 miles

    2047 Chestnut St

Center City West Apartments and Rentals

820 Rental properties in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

  • The Astir property

    $1,675+

    The Astir

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    2 Units Available

  • The Alexander property

    $2,198+

    The Alexander

    Studio–4 Beds • 1–2.5 Baths

    605–2155 Sqft

    4 Units Available

  • Tower Place property

    $2,000+

    Tower Place

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    757–1356 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • 777 South Broad property

    $2,278+

    777 South Broad

    1–2 Beds • 1–2.5 Baths

    832–1404 Sqft

    4 Units Available

  • 322 on North Broad property

    $1,576+

    322 on North Broad

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    529–1544 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • One Thousand One property

    $1,895+

    One Thousand One

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    440–1420 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

820 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
3.7%
1.5%
utilities
0.2%
7.8%
food
2.4%
2.9%
transportation
0.6%
6.6%
healthcare
0.6%
5.9%

Center City West Demographics

people in their homes

Center City West Reviews

people smiling

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Well Lit

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 3 of 5 renters

  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 3 of 5 renters

820 Properties Available for Rent

Center City West Transportation

walk bike and transit

Walker’s Paradise

100/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Biker’s Paradise

90/100
Bike Score®

Rider’s Paradise

100/100
1 bus stop, 2 train stops

Septa: Route 9 Bus

Bus Stop

213 S 8th St

SEPTA: 19th St Trolley

Train Stop

1901 Market St

SEPTA: 22nd St Trolley

Train Stop

2200 Market St

Source: foursquare.com

Center City West Schools

820 Properties Available for Rent