Powelton is right next to University City.
Unwind at one of the many parks in Powelton.
Residents enjoy the local businesses that line Powelton's Streets.
Powelton offers a variety of housing options, from rowhomes to modern buildings.
Grab a bite to eat at a food truck after catching the train.

Area Guide

Powelton Philadelphia, PA

An artistic enclave in the City of Brotherly Love

Artistic Urban Historic

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.

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Residents enjoy the local businesses that line Powelton's Streets.

Powelton offers a variety of housing options, from rowhomes to modern buildings.

Grab a bite to eat at a food truck after catching the train.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Powelton is $1,244 for a studio, $1,583 for one bedroom, $2,187 for two bedrooms, and $2,284 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Powelton has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 523 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,244/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 547 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,583/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 841 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,187/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 753 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,284/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

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

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Reviews of Powelton - Philadelphia, PA

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4.1 18 Reviews

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11 years and 1 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!

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11 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

I come from a small town where there is not much crime. Philly has some but for a big city its really safe. I can walk home drunk and still feel safe.

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11 years and 3 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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11 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

There's pretty much everything around the are you just need to get on a subway train, trolley, or bus to reach whatever store you need to get to.

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Methodology

† 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 June 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.