The Irvine
780 S 52nd St,
Philadelphia, PA 19143
$1,099 - $2,325
Studio - 3 Beds
Cobbs Creek
Philadelphia, PA
Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Cobbs Creek, a tight-knit and up-and-coming community south of Market Street in West Philadelphia, lies about five miles from downtown. Its namesake, Cobbs Creek Park, offers a tranquil outdoor retreat with its trails, water views, and recreational activities. The area, settled by Lenape Indians and named after Quakers, mostly consists of townhomes and apartments that house families and students. Cobbs Creek gives endless public transportation options. You can travel via trolley, Market-Frankford Line, or by bus to the downtown area. Students and faculty of nearby University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University appreciate the lower-cost housing options and a quick commute.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cobbs Creek is $957 for a studio, $1,022 for one bedroom, $1,131 for two bedrooms, and $1,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cobbs Creek has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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493 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$957/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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477 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,022/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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639 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,131/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,274 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,124/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Somewhat Drivable
Drivability
20
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Cobbs Creek - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews
43 Reviews
Current Resident
5 years ago•Niche Review
Friendly, close-knit community that sticks together. Historic area with trees and plenty of businesses.
Niche User
9 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
the area is ok ! i want to be in a area that i could feel safe in ! And the area dont give me that
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
The Crime rate of Philadelphia has really increased over the years. Especially the murders and the robbery. Gun violence is something that really affected my life growing up.
Niche User
10 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
it is violent and has increased over the years it doesn't seem to be getting any better people in my area die every day you become numb to it.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Bartram's Garden
- Cobbs Creek Park
- Fairmount Park
- Please Touch Museum
Commuter Rail
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.