The Darien
815 Poplar St,
Philadelphia, PA 19123
$1,813 - $4,255 | Studio - 3 Beds
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
A culture of peerless scholarship since 1740
Private
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Ivy League
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Historic
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Walkable
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Public Transportation
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Septa
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Trolley
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Founded by none other than Benjamin Franklin in 1740, Penn is one of America’s most historic and prestigious universities. Students not only get the benefit of an Ivy League education, but the campus location provides direct access to all the resources and attractions in the heart of Philadelphia. The University Museum is one of the premier archaeological galleries in the nation, and the many of the gorgeous campus buildings are included in the University of Pennsylvania Historic District.
The Powelton Village and Spruce Hill neighborhoods are popular areas for students and faculty members to seek housing, with both offering convenient access to the campus. However, folks seeking to balance their time between the university and the Center City area may want to consider looking for apartments on the east bank of the Shuykill River—rent tends to be a little pricier on this side, but Philadelphia’s finest attractions will be in your backyard and the university is just a short walk or trolley ride across the Market Street bridge.
Rent Trends
As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,399 for a studio, $1,751 for one bedroom, $2,194 for two bedrooms, and $3,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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449 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,399/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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664 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,751/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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964 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,194/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,346 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,069/month
Average Rent
Transportation
84
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
73
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
75
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
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Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
9
Public
Grades K-8
683 Students
8
Public
Grades K-8
628 Students
8
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
Public
Grades 5-12
579 Students
8
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
9
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
9
Public
Grades 7-12
897 Students
8
Public
Grades 7-8
698 Students
8
Public
Grades K-8
683 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
2,364 Students
10
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
1,179 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
436 Students
9
Public
Grades 7-12
897 Students
8
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Observatory
- Schuylkill River Park
- Franklin Institute
- Fels Planetarium
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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† 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.
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