Bell Tower Community
6635 Chester Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19142
$1,400 - $2,200
1-3 Beds
Elmwood
Philadelphia, PA
Elmwood - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide
Conveniences abound in this southwest Philly neighborhood
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Elmwood, also known as Elmwood Park, sits just over six miles from the heart of Center City Philadelphia. This neighborhood proves ready to capture residents’ interests on a daily basis. Some locals prefer to spend leisure time exploring numerous cultural venues, while others are keen to sample the many diverse restaurants and markets strewn along Woodland Avenue.
Venture out of your apartment on the weekends to see a home game at the spectacular, award-winning Citizens Bank Park and cheer on the beloved Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. Broaden your horizons by taking a night class at the University of Pennsylvania, or head over to the Gallery East for some shopping. Explore all that the city has to offer with direct access to the SEPTA Trolley Route 11 Line.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Elmwood is $550 for a studio, $1,169 for one bedroom, $1,266 for two bedrooms, and $2,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmwood has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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291 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$550/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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633 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,169/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,003 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,266/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,230 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,200/month
Average Rent
Transportation
74
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
72
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bartram's Garden
- Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Observatory
- John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.