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Yorktown Neighborhood Guide Philadelphia, PA

About

Located in North Philadelphia, Yorktown is a vibrant neighborhood steeped in cultural history. Nestled between Cecil B. Moore Avenue and North Broad Street, Yorktown provides convenient access to the city center and major highways including Interstate 676. Be sure to check out the neighboring Temple University campus and the bustling commercial hub along North Broad Street. The proximity to downtown Philadelphia and major local amenities give Yorktown an urban appeal.

What You Will Love about Yorktown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • The cultural vibrancy and rich history that colors Yorktown.
  • The close proximity to Temple University, a major educational institution.
  • Excellent accessibility to downtown Philadelphia and major highways.
  • The increasing development along North Broad Street, providing more local amenities to enjoy.

What’s Nearby

Yorktown is within a short distance of downtown Philadelphia and the artistic hub of Fishtown. The iconic Reading Terminal Market, Independence National Historical Park, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are all within reach.

The Rental Market

Yorktown's rental market is relatively affordable, with an average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment costing around $1,292. However, depending on the specific location and amenities, prices can reach up to $1,677, with the minimum average price being the same as the overall average.

Rental Price Stability

The rental prices in Yorktown show a standard deviation of $139.11, indicating moderate stability in the market over the past 12 months. Prices tend to hover around the average, resulting in a stable rental market.

Lifestyle

Yorktown offers a mix of urban and residential lifestyles, with a vibrant community and access to commercial hubs and cultural landmarks. Active nightlife, diverse dining options, and close proximity to educational and cultural institutions make it an appealing choice for both families and young professionals.

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Rental Trends in Yorktown

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
$1292$1240$1240$1356$1275$1457$1487$1487$1329$1196$1188$1140$1180
Last updated 9/14/2024
754 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 535 restaurants, 92 grocery stores, and 34 parks within a mile of the Yorktown neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Temple Fruit Salad Truck

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

    •

    0.2 miles

    Montgomery Ave

  • SHOPPING
    Progress Plaza Shopping Center

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    •

    0.2 miles

    1501 N Broad St

  • GROCERY
    The Fresh Grocer

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.3 miles

    1501 N Broad St

  • GROCERY
    Philly Food Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    1432 W Master St

  • GROCERY
    Oriental Gourmet Chinese Food Truck

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

    •

    0.4 miles

    1309 W Montgomery Ave

  • GROCERY
    Lee's Foodway

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.4 miles

    1422 Cecil B Moore Ave

Yorktown Apartments and Rentals

754 Rental properties in Yorktown, Philadelphia, PA.

  • The Piazza property

    Contact for Price

    The Piazza

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    Contact for Availability

  • Dwell 2nd Street property

    $1,540+

    Dwell 2nd Street

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    460–1261 Sqft

    2 Units Available

  • Tower Place property

    $2,000+

    Tower Place

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    757–1356 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Piazza Alta property

    $1,695+

    Piazza Alta

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–4 Baths

    450–2080 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • The Astir property

    $1,675+

    The Astir

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    2 Units Available

  • The Poplar property

    $1,715+

    The Poplar

    Studio–4 Beds • 1–4.5 Baths

    600–2730 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

754 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%

Yorktown Demographics

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Yorktown Reviews

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  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Area Has Kids Play Outside

    Yes

    Say 2 of 3 renters

754 Properties Available for Rent

Yorktown Transportation

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Very Walkable

82/100
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.

Very Bikeable

79/100
Bike Score®

Excellent Transit

81/100
4 train stops, 1 other stop

Septa Trolley Girard & 7th

Train Stop

801 W Girard Ave

Cecil B. Moore Station

Train Stop

1700 N Broad St

Septa Temple University Station

Train Stop

927 W Berks St

Source: foursquare.com

Yorktown Schools

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