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- Pet Friendly
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Whole Foods Market
12 min via 33 (bus)
12 min via 33 (bus)
In a quiet
neighborhood
neighborhood
Fairmount Park
13 min walk
13 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
BSL (metro) - 8 min
61 (bus) - 7 min
61 (bus) - 7 min
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Dishwasher
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Granite Countertops
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Washer/Dryer In Unit
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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Parking & Transportation
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Surface Parking Lot
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Overall rating 7.0/10, based on 1 renter review Write a review
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Location
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Management
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Value
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Social
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Safety
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Underrated and close to school
I might be the only Penn Law student at this building, which feels a bit surprising. For some reason Penn Law students tend not to live in Powelton Village, but it's got restaurants nearby, good transit connections, reasonable safety, and close to campus (20 minute walk). The building is not luxurious and the hallways are ugly, but I am very happy with my apartment interior. I have lots of space and I like my large walk-in closet along with the in-unit washer and dryer. I also like the fitness facility in the building. It's small, but I'm usually the only one there.
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Studio / 1 bath
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About Fairmount
Withdrawn from the middle of Center City, Fairmount provides ample activities for the community, especially families. Eakins Oval welcomes locals and visitors alike to its green spaces. Appropriately nicknamed the Art Museum, Fairmount is the epicenter of artistic culture in Philadelphia.
Median rents in Fairmount
Studio
$
1,450
1 Bedroom
$
2,000
2 Bedroom
$
2,850
Getting around Fairmount
BSL
8 min
15 (light rail)
10 min
61 (bus)
7 min
43 (bus)
7 min
2 (bus)
2 min
33 (bus)
4 min
Parking at Carriage House Condo
Surface Parking Lot
Parking Near Carriage House Condo
PARK AMERICA 423 N 17th St Parking
10 min
$190 / month
PARKWAY Broad & Spring Garden
10 min
$175 / month
PARKWAY 2201 Fairmount Avenue Lot
11 min
$135 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
Fairmount Reviews
53 reviews
Very quaint, quiet neighborhood. Hear some kids in the morning playing in the street in the summer but that's about it. Lots of people walking dogs. The kind of people who will shovel your sidewalk when it snows without you asking. Really great crowd around here with good parks, I have always felt safe with the exception of a few areas north of where I live.
I couldn’t love my neighborhood more! Close to center city but outside the hustle. Next to the art museums and park. Wonderful neighbors, great local businesses, and a strong sense of community.
Love my neighborhood, its a bit quiet but still has tons of places to eat and drink.
When I first moved to Philadelphia (from out of state) I lived in a building in Center City because I wanted the central location closer to non-school activities and thought it might be safer. Now that I've moved, I vastly prefer Fairmount/Spring Garden. CC, especially where I lived, was very loud. Groceries can be a bit of a pain because I don't have a car (although this is improved now that there is a new Trader Joe's ~5 blocks away on Arch and a new CVS at Spring Garden!) I think it is about pretty much as safe as CC - fewer people around, which can go either way, but more residential and in a really beautiful area especially west of Broad St. Compared to CC there isn't quite as much to do, but there are still some bars and restaurants and there are relatively close coffee shops to study at if that's your thing. Lots of other students live in the area as well.
Fairmount is an excellent area to live in. It is walking distance to the Schuylkill trail, great for biking to work, exercising or relaxing by the river. The area has great restaurants, easy-to-find parking and an excellent massive Whole Foods with 4 restaurants inside. It is also very easy to walk to downtown Philly (15-40 min walk for most of Center City and University City).
Pros: close-knit neighborhood where residents look out for each other and know each others' names, lots of families and students, low noise, walkable to Girard and Fairmount BSL stops, close to Fairmount Ave shops and restaurants, overall v. safe feel
Cons: be careful and use common sense walking around Girard and Broad at night - some blocks are sketchier than others
Cons: be careful and use common sense walking around Girard and Broad at night - some blocks are sketchier than others
The Fairmount area is a great place to live. It is close to a lot of the city's attractions and art, and equally close to some great outdoor space. The neighborhood is generally pretty quiet, and parking is easier than in Center City. There are a lot of coffee shops, restaurants, and pubs within easy walking distance. There are a lot of neighborhood events, especially in the summer, that are great to attend. The major downfall (if you see it that way) is the city run events that happen at the art museum from time to time. These really close down the neighborhood and make parking and driving really hard. But, they are usually fun to attend or spectate.
I absolutely loves the location. Easy walk to work, good food options ranging from fine dining to late-night pizza to bars. It's close to a Whole Foods and a local family owned market called Kleins. Unfortunately, Fairmount is only assessable by bus. City Hall and 30th Street Station is a 30 minute walk away if you need to take the MFL or Regional Rail lines.