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Center City East is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with 27,511 residents.

Center City East has world-class public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Riverfront, Wharton/Hawthorne/Bella Vista, Center City West, Poplar/Ludlow/Yorktowne, Fairmount/Spring Garden, Fishtown and Schuylkill Southwest.

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Walk Score of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Daily errands do not require a car in Center City East.

Center City East is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with a Walk Score of 97.

The best Philadelphia neighborhoods for walkability are Center City West, Center City East and University City.

Center City East Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Center City East to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

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1 Center City West 97 99 98 30,359
2 Center City East 97 97 94 27,511
3 University City 93 93 98 25,095
4 Wharton/Hawthorne/Bella Vista 91 81 84 28,232

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 552 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Center City East. People in Center City East can walk to an average of 42 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Transit Score of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation.

Public Transit Routes

Center City East has world-class public transportation and about 24 bus, 12 rail, 2 subway and 4 light rail lines passing through it.

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The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Center City East on public transit.

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Center City East has about 15 car shares from RelayRides and Zipcar.

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Bike Score of Center City East, Philadelphia, PA

Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Apartments & Rentals in Center City East

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Rental info for Chocolate Works Apartments in the Center City East area

Chocolate Works Apartments

$1,345-$1,895

1-2 beds

Rental info for 515 S 12th Street, Philadelphia in the Center City East area

515 S 12th Street, Philadelphia

$1,200-$1,400

1-2 beds

Rental info for 931 Spruce Street, Philadelphia in the Center City East area

931 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

$1,275

1 beds

Rental info for 301 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia in the Center City East area

301 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia

$2,750

Studio

Rental info for 404 S 9th Street, Philadelphia in the Center City East area

404 S 9th Street, Philadelphia

$1,400

1 beds

Rental info for 2314 N Broad St, 1st Fl, Philadelphia in the Center City East area

2314 N Broad St, 1st Fl, Philadelphia

$700

2 beds

Rental info for The Green Tree in the Center City East area

The Green Tree

$1,350-$2,550

1-2 beds

Rental info for 3 Bedroom - $2200 in the Center City East area

3 Bedroom - $2200

$2,200

3 beds

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Apartments Near Center City East Schools
  1. Thomas Jefferson University
Apartments Near Employers
  1. Aramark Headquarters

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