One Thousand One
1001 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
$1,671 - $13,746
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southwest Center City is $1,536 for a studio, $1,936 for one bedroom, $2,298 for two bedrooms, and $3,574 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Center City has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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405 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,536/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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622 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,936/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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933 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,298/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,574/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Southwest Center City - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Southwest Center City - Philadelphia, PA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
90
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Southwest Center City - Philadelphia, PA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Southwest Center City - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
90
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
90
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
Scores provided by
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.