Renting in Fairmount & Art Museum Area Philadelphia
Fairmount — also known as the Art Museum area — sits northwest of Center City and is defined by two stunning anchors: the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Fairmount Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Rent Prices
Studios: $1,100–$1,600/month. One-bedrooms: $1,200–$2,000/month. Two-bedrooms: $1,600–$2,600/month. The neighborhood is slightly more affordable than Rittenhouse while offering a quieter, more residential feel.
Outdoor Lifestyle
Fairmount Park's trail system provides miles of running, biking, and walking paths along the Schuylkill River. The East Park Reservoir offers a scenic loop, and Kelly Drive is one of the best cycling and running routes on the East Coast.
The Eastern State Penitentiary
A National Historic Landmark turned museum, Eastern State Penitentiary hosts art installations and one of the city's most famous Halloween events, Terror Behind the Walls. It's one of many cultural institutions within walking distance.
Getting Around
SEPTA bus routes connect Fairmount to Center City in 10–15 minutes. The Girard trolley runs east-west. Biking on Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk is excellent. Street parking is easier here than in most Center City adjacent neighborhoods.