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 October 2025, the average apartment rent in Powelton is $1,142 for a studio, $1,552 for one bedroom, $2,175 for two bedrooms, and $2,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powelton has decreased by -4.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 501 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,142/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 536 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,552/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 810 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,175/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 753 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,320/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

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10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Its great, there is a lot of development in the area. Many places are getting fixed up and look really nice.

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10 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

Philadelphia has both a very unique food and unique nightlife scene. There is a plethora of choices to be made, and there are quite a few gems out there, especially off the beaten path. There are tons of clubs if that's your thing as well as bars that cater to specific tastes.

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10 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

By and large Philadelphia and the surrounding area's weather is really nice. In the summer it can get pretty damn hot if you're in the city, but that's what water ice is for! As far as the winter goes, snow can get pretty deep, but there is nothing funner than sledding down the Art Museum's steps!!!!

Niche User

11 years agoNiche Review

There are a lot of job opportunities in the area

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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 2025.