Like many cities, Craigslist is very active in finding apartments especially places with owners desperate to rent out. All of this should be worked out in advance with the rental agent. According to U. With that drop, apartment vacancy rates have dropped to historic lows. The vacancy rate in Philadelphia was 5. Philadelphia has a huge college population. Many leases end in the spring, around May 31st.
The ideal time to start looking for apartments is in April or early May, and be ready for a June 1st move-in. Many will also ask you for a pay stub as proof of income. Landlords in Philadelphia are legally bound by certain requirements, listed here.
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There are incredibly nice suburbs and small towns in both South Jersey and Pennsylvania that are an hour or less from Philadelphia by train or car. The nicest New Jersey suburb of Philadelphia is Haddonfield. The nicest area in the Pennsylvania suburbs is called the Main Line, and it consists of a few towns, Lower Merion and Radnor among them. They are about a half hour away from Center City by car.
Fifty minutes by train. There are plenty of family-friendly surrounding areas with cheaper real estate as well. Also, be aware of the Philly city wage tax. Back to index Now for the real fun, moving! If you want to get an idea on the cost of different moving services, check out our moving cost calculator. You also may want to have a glance at our state-to-state moving guide.
Moving Permits: Due to constricted parking throughout the city, you may want to apply for a moving permit. This permit will block off street space for your moving van. You must apply at least 3 days before your moving date. This will make your move much easier. Just be prepared for pissed off pedestrians and cab drivers. Also, keep in mind Philly is an old city. Almost all the streets are one-way and narrow. Many of the streets especially in Old City are cobblestone.
The buildings are packed closely together with doorways and halls much thinner than modern standards. Moving lots of stuff, especially large pieces of furniture, will be very difficult, tiring and time-consuming.
Prepare accordingly. Also, if you're interested in Pennsylvania, but not sure if Philadelphia is right for you, check out our guide on moving to Pennsylvania. Living in Philadelphia: The Basics. A Brief Overview of Philly. Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the sixth-most-populous city in the United States, with around 1. It now has 37 institutions of higher learning located there.
For those who would like a more thorough review of the cost of living in Philadelphia, Expatistan is a great site that will provide you with an extensive list of expenses such as health care, groceries, clothing, and pretty much anything else you can think of. The federal government also has a large presence there, with the East Coast operations of the U. Mint and a division of the Federal Reserve Bank located nearby.
The city is also known as one of the largest health education and research centers in the U. To make navigating even easier, the north-south streets are numbered and the east-west streets are named after trees. Philadelphia is also one of the most bike-friendly cities in America, with more than miles of dedicated bike lanes and more than 1, bikes that can be rented from stations throughout the city. For more conventional public transit, the city offers a subway, about 70 different bus routes, and the SEPTA Regional Rail, which connects residents to surrounding areas as far east as Chestnut Hill and as far west as New Jersey.
As with any major American city, crime is a factor, but it varies based on which part of town you live in. This interactive crime map is a handy resource for determining the level of safety in particular areas. The Philadelphia Orchestra remains one of the premiere orchestras on the planet. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is itself a spectacular architectural work of art that houses an incredible collection of antiquities and pieces from all over the globe.
So, if you want to be close to must-visit cultural attractions, consider moving to Philly. The City of Brotherly Love boasts delectable culinary delights at all price points. Not in the mood for a cheesesteak? Philadelphians love soft pretzels, too, and will often eat these tasty carb-bombs for breakfast.
Think nothing will ever replace your morning bagel? Think again. Philly has a number of restaurants specializing in Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Indian, Indonesian, Mexican, Peruvian, Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian and countless other cuisines.
Time Magazine ranked Beddia Pizzeria one of the best places in the country, and Bon Appetit has heaped recent accolades on a few local restaurants as well, notably Suraya , Cadence and Wm. Not only is the food scene top tier, but Philly is also home to countless breweries and distilleries offering liquid joy to quench your thirst.
Dinner and a drink, anyone?
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