The Clark
4519 Chestnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19139
$1,426 - $2,842 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
West Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide
A neighborhood with heart
Urban
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Mass Transit
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Walkable
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Riverfront
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Parks
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Historic
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Universities
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West Philadelphia stretches from the Schuylkill River across from downtown and up to Highway 1. This large neighborhood is widely known for its major cultural institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, the Philadelphia Zoo, and West Fairmount Park (home to the Mann Center and the Please Touch Museum).
West Philly maintains a down-to-earth atmosphere alongside the grandiose campus buildings. Filled with brightly-painted historic row houses, amazing restaurants representing every corner of the globe, and an unpretentious charm that unites its diverse residents, it’s a vibrant neighborhood with a long history. The community is known for its music scene as much as it is its farmer's market, its parks as much as its funky boutiques. West Philly is walkable and offers the "El," SEPTA's elevated rail system, for getting around the city. Trolleys and regional trains are also available for commuters, putting the entire city at your fingertips.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Philadelphia is $1,747 for one bedroom, and $2,117 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Philadelphia has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
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1 BR
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764 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,747/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,082 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,117/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
West Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
70
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fairmount Park
- Please Touch Museum
- Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
- Merion Botanical Park
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
Commuter Rail
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.