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Philadelphia’s Best Neighborhoods for Renters

Renowned internationally for its cheesesteaks and home to the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia has that small-town charm with all the perks of a big city. Plus, this sixth-largest metro area in the U.S. is only a few hours from New York City and Washington, D.C., so neighborhoods in Philly are just as diverse as you’d expect them to be.

To help out, we put together a list of the most googled neighborhoods in the city by other renters like you. Check them out below:

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  Manayunk: Philly’s Vibrant and Charming Neighborhood

  Manayunk is a charming, historical neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia peppered with small boutiques and lively restaurants. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown...

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  East Falls, Philadelphia: Historic, Suburban Appeal Minutes from Center City

  East Falls is a quiet little gem on the Schuylkill River. It’s the beginning of a much more residential, almost suburban, section of Philadelphia, which spreads out into neighboring Manayunk, Germantown and...

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  Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia: A Historic Neighborhood Layered With Elegance

  For many Philadelphians, Rittenhouse Square is the heart of Center City. It’s where the city comes to gather in nicer weather, picnicking on the immaculately kept lawns...

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  Philly’s Old City is Immersed in American History & Local Culture

  Tucked into the tiny cobblestone streets of Old City lies Philadelphia’s most historic neighborhood. A part of the original city of Philadelphia, Old City is where some of the nation’s earliest and most...

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  South Philadelphia Is One of the Most Diverse and Expansive Areas in Philly

  No one calls the neighborhood that covers the bottom portion of the city “South Philadelphia”. Down here, it’s South Philly. This is the no-nonsense neighborhood, diverse and expansive. It’s where Rocky...

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  Center City: The Original City of Philadelphia is Still its Hub

  Center City is the bustling business hub of Philadelphia right in the center of the city. It’s the grid of streets that spans from the Schuylkill River on the East side to the Delaware River...

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  Enjoy Some Victorian Charm in Philadelphia’s Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

  Dubbed the “Garden District of Philadelphia”, Chestnut Hill is the old, beautiful neighborhood that somehow feels both comfortable and luxurious. Victorian houses with shaded, wrap-around porches...




• Northern Liberties is Philly’s Most Booming Neighborhood

  When it comes to a hip, up-and-coming neighborhood, it does not get much trendier than Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties. With young professionals and families...

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  Abundant in Entertainment and Great Food, Fishtown Is Philly’s Hottest Neighborhood

  The Fishtown neighborhood has been named a lot of things: New York City’s 6th borough, the hottest neighborhood in the country, the hipster heaven. Whatever you call it, one thing is true, Fishtown...

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  West Philly Is Philadelphia’s Most Eclectic Neighborhood

  A diverse culture mashup, West Philadelphia is one of the most interesting and eclectic of Philly’s neighborhoods. It’s more an area than a neighborhood, a combination of many...