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  • I toured 3 apartments in Philadelphia to see what I could get for the price of my Brooklyn apartment. Now I'm questioning why I live in New York.

I toured 3 apartments in Philadelphia to see what I could get for the price of my Brooklyn apartment. Now I'm questioning why I live in New York.

Frank OlitoApr 1, 2021, 20:53 IST

Apartments in Philadelphia is a lot cheaper.Frank Olito/ Insider

  • On a trip to Philadelphia, I toured three apartments in desirable parts of the city.
  • The first cost $1,213 to $1,329 per month and included a gym, a pool, and a movie theater.
  • The other two high-end apartments were around $1,000, making me question why I live in New York.
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I live in a two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn, but I've always dreamed of living in a one-bedroom or studio on my own. In New York City, that's not a reality for me.

My apartment in New York City. Frank Olito/ Insider

I've long heard that rent in Philadelphia is lower than in New York City, so I took a look online.

I first checked Apartments.com. Apartments.com
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On a whim, I took a trip down to Philadelphia to see these apartments for myself, and my first stop was Park Towne Place.

Park Towne Place. Frank Olito/ Insider

I toured two studio apartments at Park Towne Place. One cost $1,213 per month and the other cost $1,329 per month.

The studio at Park Towne Place. Frank Olito/ Insider
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Park Towne Plaza also has a pool, which was the biggest draw for me.

The hallway to the pool. Frank Olito/ Insider

The amenities don't stop there. The community center has a grocery store, a private restaurant, a movie theater, a hair salon, and a gym.

The community center. Frank Olito/ Insider
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The second apartment I toured in Philadelphia was at the Chancellor in Washington Square West.

The Chancellor. Frank Olito/ Insider

A studio apartment at the Chancellor costs $1,090 and a one-bedroom costs $1,370.

A studio at the Chancellor. Frank Olito/ Insider
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At the Chancellor, I was really surprised by the view that seemed to stretch on for miles.

The view from The Chancellor. Frank Olito/ Insider

The last apartment I saw was a 500-square-foot studio apartment for $1,135 at The Colonnade located in Fairmount.

The Colonnade. Frank Olito/ Insider
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Once inside, the lobby was even more breathtaking.

The lobby of the Colonnade Frank Olito/ Insider

The apartment itself was less updated than the others I saw, but it still had features that impressed me.

The studio at The Colonnade. Frank Olito/ Insider
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It's important to note that all rental prices are relative.

Rent prices are relative. Frank Olito/ Insider

These three apartments made me reconsider my living situation in New York City.

Philadelphia. Shutterstock
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