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nightofthenothing t1_j4l1pxz wrote

Giving serious thought of moving to Philadelphia. Based off of the following criteria, what would be the best neighborhoods to check out.

I would like to be close, even reasonable walking distance to live music venues, independent movie theaters, parks, great local coffee and shops/restaurants. A neighborhood that’s affordable, cozy and has a little bit of everything to it.

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Dryheavemorning t1_j4l50a1 wrote

What's affordable to you? Walkable to all those things generally increases the price but if you don't need a lot of space all of Philly is pretty affordable. Take a look at Washington West, Rittenhouse, Queen Village, and Passyunk. If those are too expensive check out around Callowhill, Pennsport, Norris Square.

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nightofthenothing t1_j4l710i wrote

$1,500-$2,200 a month give or take

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Dryheavemorning t1_j4l920q wrote

You should be able to get a 1bd in pretty much any neighborhood with that budget, though you'll get less for your money in the best neighborhoods. Since you're moving here for the first time I'd do Rittenhouse, further south in the neighborhood the better.

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pvtradio72 t1_j4qkhsi wrote

I would recommend East Passyunk. The stretch down the Ave. is amazing. They just opened that wine bar that has live music on S. broad. It's a quiet area with a good bit going on, and it's walkable to the BSL or to center city if you're motivated.

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nightofthenothing t1_j4qlauc wrote

This looks more my style than the aforementioned Rittenhouse.

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pvtradio72 t1_j4s0olq wrote

Me too haha. Just stay away from the cheese steak corner. Idiots from Jersey will sit outside Geno's till 3am just revving their engines and playing loud music

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