One Thousand One
1001 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
$1,663 - $13,246
Studio - 3 Beds
Southwest Center City
Philadelphia, PA
Southwest Center City - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide
A renovated neighborhood in an enviable locale
Urban
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Historic
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Riverside
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Walkable
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Convenient
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Nestled just southwest of the heart of Center City, Southwest Center City is a revitalized neighborhood strewn alongside the Schuylkill River. The neighborhood’s many alluring rentals include stylish lofts, modern apartments, and charming townhomes. Southwest Center City boasts excellent walkability, partly due to its layout and partly due to its ideal location.
The University of Pennsylvania, both a premier Ivy League institution and the area’s number one employer, lies just across the Schuylkill River from the neighborhood and is accessible within a 10-minute walk. Southwest Center City also sits within walking distance of SEPTA’s Ellsworth-Federal Station, which is served by the Broad Street Line. Major city attractions are just steps away as well, including Rittenhouse Square, the Kimmel Center, and Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Southwest Center City is $1,560 for a studio, $1,877 for one bedroom, $2,313 for two bedrooms, and $3,541 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Center City has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
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Studio
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405 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,560/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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622 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,877/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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914 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,313/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,541/month
Average Rent
Transportation
94
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
87
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
92
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.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schuylkill River Park
- Penn Museum
- University of Pennsylvania Observatory
- Franklin Institute
- The Academy of Natural Sciences
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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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 February 2026.