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Living in Upper Darby, PA

If you're looking for an apartment in a city that is on the move with plenty of history, culture and jobs, then you'll love Upper Darby.

Upper Darby Township is located to the west of Philadelphia. The community is marked by rolling, tree-studded hills and several small creeks that cross through. Settled in the late 1600s by Swedish immigrants, you can visit the old Swedish Cabin perched on the banks of Darby Creek or simply stroll downtown to view the charming rowhouse streets.

When you rent an apartment in Upper Darby, you're within walking distance to 69th Street, the township's central business district. Here you'll find great boutiques and novelty items at The Shops at 69th Street. The retail center boasts more than 80 shops anchored by the United Artists Theater, Staples and Marshall's.

Upper Darby is a forward-looking city. Rent an apartment here if you want to be part of the new wave of visionary residents seeking to beautify and revitalize the community. The Market Street Gateway Project, a partnership between the Township, Millbourne Borough and the county, is underway and includes plans for street improvements, lighting and landscaping enhancements, flagpoles, banners and incentives for expanding local business and attracting new ones. Need a ride to work? No problem. Upper Darby has great transportation options with trains, buses, taxis and, yes, even trolleys.

Students will enjoy Upper Darby for its affordable apartments and respected school system. The community's elementary school students petitioned -- and won -- to have the Pennsylvania Firefly named the state insect. Upper Darby High School is the largest in the state with more than 4,000 students. Institutions of higher education include DeVry University and Everest College.

Discover everything you're after and more in an Upper Darby apartment.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Upper Darby

I live in the country. It's pretty quiet due to being in the country. There are different types of animals nearby.

My neighborhood is small but large enough that we are not on teach other, We have a variety of people young and old. We also have a vareity of races

I like sheetz gas station. The school has a nice playground for kids. I like it here. It is a nice place to live.

Affordability

How expensive is it in Upper Darby?

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
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Sep '23-$1028$1199-
Aug '23-$1028$1199-
Jul '23-$1028$1199-
Jun '23-$1028$1199-
May '23-$1028$1199-
Apr '23-$1028$1199-
Mar '23-$1028$1199-
Feb '23-$1028$1199-
Jan '23-$1028$1199-
Dec '22-$1028$1199-
Nov '22-$1028$1199-
Oct '22-$1028$1199-

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Upper Darby

Upper Darby Transportation

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 7979

Walk Score®

Percentage: 5151

Bike Score®

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Coffee

Things To Do In Upper Darby

Top Score

Grocery Stores

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This supermarket score is far from superior.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 91% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. Significantly more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Better stock your pantry because the restaurant scene is paltry.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 94% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 43% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Stock up on your home beans, because this place is out of brew.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 100% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Do you even lift, bro? Upper Darby is weak on fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 100% fewer gyms than average
  3. 100% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We're not mutts about Upper Darby.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

An all around mediocre performance for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 75% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. Significantly more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of medical care round here is a little hard to swallow

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 69% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. Significantly more medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Fasten your seat belt, it's a long way to get gas.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 37% fewer gas stations than average
  3. Significantly more gas stations than areas of a similar size

Upper Darby Education

Schools

Top Schools in Upper Darby

6/10

Charles Kelly Elementary School

Grades 1-5 • Public

5/10

Primos Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

5/10

Garrettford Elementary School

Grades 1-5 • Public

NRNo Rating

Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center

Grades K • Public

2/10

Stonehurst Hills Elementary School

Grades 1-5 • Public

4/10

Westbrook Park Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living in Upper Darby, PA

If you're looking for an apartment in a city that is on the move with plenty of history, culture and jobs, then you'll love Upper Darby.

Upper Darby Township is located to the west of Philadelphia. The community is marked by rolling, tree-studded hills and several small creeks that cross through. Settled in the late 1600s by Swedish immigrants, you can visit the old Swedish Cabin perched on the banks of Darby Creek or simply stroll downtown to view the charming rowhouse streets.

When you rent an apartment in Upper Darby, you're within walking distance to 69th Street, the township's central business district. Here you'll find great boutiques and novelty items at The Shops at 69th Street. The retail center boasts more than 80 shops anchored by the United Artists Theater, Staples and Marshall's.

Upper Darby is a forward-looking city. Rent an apartment here if you want to be part of the new wave of visionary residents seeking to beautify and revitalize the community. The Market Street Gateway Project, a partnership between the Township, Millbourne Borough and the county, is underway and includes plans for street improvements, lighting and landscaping enhancements, flagpoles, banners and incentives for expanding local business and attracting new ones. Need a ride to work? No problem. Upper Darby has great transportation options with trains, buses, taxis and, yes, even trolleys.

Students will enjoy Upper Darby for its affordable apartments and respected school system. The community's elementary school students petitioned -- and won -- to have the Pennsylvania Firefly named the state insect. Upper Darby High School is the largest in the state with more than 4,000 students. Institutions of higher education include DeVry University and Everest College.

Discover everything you're after and more in an Upper Darby apartment.

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