Living in Center City East Philadelphia

Center City East Apartments for Rent

Center City East is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with 14,635 residents.

Center City East has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Washington Square West, Avenue of the Arts South, Bella Vista - Southwark, Rittenhouse Square, Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Logan Square and Center City West.

Nearby Center City East Apartments on Redfin

View Philadelphia apartments for rent | View Philadelphia homes for sale

Center City East is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Walk Score Map

25

100

United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia Center City East

The Liberty Bell

S Randolph St

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

Center City East is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with a Walk Score of 98.

Find apartments in Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South and Washington Square West.

Center City East Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

Homes for Sale

Search for apartments in Center City East or apartments in Philadelphia, or check out apartments in other Philadelphia neighborhoods. Links will open on our partner site Redfin.com.

Nearby Cities

Center City East Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Center City East to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
3	Washington Square West	99	100	89	11,444
4	Center City West	99	100	92	6,411
5	Center City East	98	98	83	14,635
6	Fitler Square	97	98	98	7,429
7	Bella Vista - Southwark	97	78	83	37,130

Moving to Philadelphia from another city?

thumbnail for The Liberty Bell Visit one of the most historic American symbols of all time. The bell is located inside a learning center that showcases all of the great history behind it. #publicart #historicplace #kidfriendly Photo: pepsiline

Walk Score Team
on The Liberty Bell

Center City East is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

25

100

Bike
Score


     o__
    _.>/ _
___(_)_\(_)___

Bike
Lanes


________________
 __  __  __  __
________________

Hills

          _
         / \
   _   _/   \
__/ \_/      \__

Bike
Commuters

              _
             |_|
/\           |_|
[]...........|_|

Cypress Street (500 block)

South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA

Lawrence Court, Philadelphia, PA

Fair Food Farmstand

Willings Alley

Cypress Street

thumbnail for S Randolph St If you're wandering around Philadelphia near Independence Mall, you may stumble upon quiet Randolph Street. The south end is closed off to cars. #phillyalleys #alley

Krista Guerrieri
on S Randolph St

St. James Place

Lawrence Court, Philadelphia, PA

Franklin Post Office

Reading Terminal Market

thumbnail for Cypress Street (500 block) These rowhomes along Cypress Street lie close to the curb, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment where residences meet street life. #phillyalleys #alley

Krista Guerrieri
on Cypress Street (500 block)

Headhouse Farmers' Market

Bassett's Ice Cream

Crash Bang Boom

Tattooed Mom Restaurant

thumbnail for South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA Just a block west of Jefferson Hospital in Center City, Quince Street is lined with tall shade trees and rowhomes that are scrupulously maintained. #phillyalleys #alley

Krista Guerrieri
on South Quince Street, Philadelphia, PA

College & University Rentals

Thomas Jefferson University

Apartments Near Parks

Apartments Near Center City East Schools

Apartments Near Employers

Aramark Headquarters

Walk Score Professional

Real Estate

Add Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score to your rental and for sale properties with the Walk Score Widget.

Software Developers

Build apps with Walk Score, public transit data, and commute and travel times via Walk Score APIs.

Data and Analysis

Use Walk Score data for real estate, public health, finance, and urban planning research and analysis.