Bell Tower Community
6635 Chester Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19142
$1,399 - $2,200
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Elmwood Philadelphia, PA
Conveniences abound in this southwest Philly neighborhood
Urban
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Vibrant
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Diverse
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Elmwood is $552 for a studio, $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,269 for two bedrooms, and $2,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Elmwood has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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291 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$552/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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593 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,140/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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924 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,269/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
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Elmwood - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Elmwood - Philadelphia, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Elmwood - Philadelphia, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Elmwood - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
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.