Powelton

Philadelphia, PA

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Powelton - Philadelphia, PA

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An artistic enclave in the City of Brotherly Love

Artistic Urban Historic Quirky Great Location

Home to Powelton Village, a long thoroughfare of art spaces, galleries, dance studios, and ethical coffee shops located along Lancaster Avenue, Powelton is known as a haven for artists, creatives, and academics. Located in the University City section of Philadelphia, Powelton sits north of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. Known for its mid-to-late 19th-century architecture, this neighborhood features affordable Victorian-style houses and upscale apartments for rent with plenty of trees lining the streets. After school or work, admire art at the Tiberino Museum, catch a show at the Philadelphia Dance Company, visit the farmers market for a taste of the local cuisine, or head to Drexel Park for a relaxing walk and stunning view of the city's skylines. Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love and you’ll certainly adore your new home in this close-knit community.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Powelton is $1,160 for a studio, $1,566 for one bedroom, $2,179 for two bedrooms, and $2,272 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powelton has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 502 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,160/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 534 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,566/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 810 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,179/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 757 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,272/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

90

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

97

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Powelton - Philadelphia, PA

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4.1 18 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I absolutely love living in Powelton. The location is amazing, close to Center City, Penn, and Drexel, but still mostly residential. There are many places to get food at Drexel, just a 10 minute walk from my house, and a couple parks to hang out at. My favorite part, though, is the people. There are lots of neighborhood events and I have made many lifelong friends and memories through living here. We are all very close and I would not trade this community for the world. Powelton is like a mini-suburb in the heart of Philadelphia and is a fantastic place to live.

Niche User

10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

I mean its the city, there is going to be pollution, but overall its a very clean city.

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10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

There are so many cool restaurants and stores to go in. You will never be bored in Philadelphia. The small business stores are the best!

Niche User

10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Sometimes it cloudy, sometimes it rains. Most of the time it's sunny. There are great beaches nearby too!

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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 November 2025.