1213 Walnut
1213 Walnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
$1,930 - $6,880
Studio - 2 Beds
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University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
A culture of peerless scholarship since 1740
Private
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Ivy League
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Historic
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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,434 for a studio, $1,780 for one bedroom, $2,213 for two bedrooms, and $2,892 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,434/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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662 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,780/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,213/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,307 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,892/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (University) is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (University), daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
100
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Grades K-8
629 Students
Public
Grades K-8
595 Students
Public
Grades K-8
556 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,622 Students
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades K-12
1,183 Students
Public
Grades K-8
629 Students
Public
Grades K-8
595 Students
Public
Grades K-8
556 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,511 Students
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades K-12
1,183 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,329 Students
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades K-12
1,183 Students
High School of Engineering & Science
Public
Grades 6-12
851 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,225 Students
Public
Grades K-12
634 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Observatory
- Schuylkill River Park
- Franklin Institute
- Fels Planetarium
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Wilmington Airport
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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.
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 September 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.