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4519 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19139
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Studio - 2 Beds
Powelton
Philadelphia, PA
Powelton - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide
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An artistic enclave in the City of Brotherly Love
Artistic
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Urban
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Quirky
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Great Location
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Powelton is $1,156 for a studio, $1,566 for one bedroom, $2,186 for two bedrooms, and $2,280 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powelton has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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520 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,156/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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543 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,566/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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819 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,186/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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757 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,280/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Powelton - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Powelton - Philadelphia, PA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Powelton - Philadelphia, PA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Powelton - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Powelton - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews
18 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 5 months ago•Niche 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 10 months ago•Niche Review
I mean its the city, there is going to be pollution, but overall its a very clean city.
Niche User
10 years and 10 months ago•Niche 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 10 months ago•Niche Review
Sometimes it cloudy, sometimes it rains. Most of the time it's sunny. There are great beaches nearby too!
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- University of Pennsylvania Observatory
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Penn Museum
- Please Touch Museum
- Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
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.
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.