Neighborhood · East Falls
Apartments Near East Falls
Spacious apartments minutes from East Falls, at Park Heights in Northwest Philadelphia.
Searching for East Falls apartments? Park Heights is at 5555 Wissahickon Avenue, about 5 minutes by car from Jefferson's East Falls campus and about 10 minutes from the restaurants and shops on Ridge and Midvale. You get roomy layouts, heat and cooking gas included, and a reserved garage space, with two train stations within walking distance.
Looking in East Falls? Look at Park Heights.
Park Heights gives you more room for your rent. Choose from eight floor plans, from efficiencies to three bedrooms, with rents starting at $955. Heat and cooking gas are included, there's a concierge and on-site management, and you can reserve a covered space in our garage.
Minutes from East Falls
About 10 minutes by car to Ridge and Midvale, and a short walk to Jefferson's East Falls campus.
Under 30 minutes to Center City
By SEPTA Regional Rail from Chelten Avenue or Queen Lane, both within walking distance.
Garage parking & concierge
Reserved, covered parking on site, plus a concierge and on-site management.
East Falls, close to home
East Falls sits along the Schuylkill River, with a neighborhood main street, riverfront trails and a farmers' market every Saturday.
Ridge & Midvale
East Falls' main business district, with restaurants, coffee and local shops.
Schuylkill River Trail
Run, bike or walk the riverside trail along Kelly Drive, toward Boathouse Row one way and Manayunk the other.
East Falls River Landing
Kayak and paddle access to the Schuylkill at 4530 Kelly Drive, with fishing and birding too. About 10 minutes by car.
East Falls Farmers' Market
Every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, under the Twin Bridges at 4100 Ridge Avenue.
Jefferson's East Falls Campus
A 100-acre campus at 4201 Henry Avenue, a short walk from Park Heights. A convenient home base for faculty, staff and students.
Wissahickon Valley Park
Close by too, with 2,000 acres and 50 miles of trails.
Getting around from Park Heights
Park Heights is at 5555 Wissahickon Avenue in Germantown, Northwest Philadelphia, close to East Falls.
By train: Chelten Avenue and Queen Lane stations are within walking distance, and Center City is under 30 minutes away.
By car: about 20 minutes to Center City and about 10 minutes to Ridge Avenue in East Falls.
On foot: Jefferson's East Falls campus is a short walk away.
Apartments at Park Heights
Eight layouts, from a 285-square-foot efficiency to three bedrooms at about 1,300 square feet.
Studio
Starting at $1,060
About 360 sq ft
Jr. 1 Bedroom
Starting at $1,195
About 585 sq ft
2 Bed / 1 Bath
Starting at $1,520
About 950 sq ft
3 Bed / 2 Bath
Starting at $2,025
About 1,300 sq ft
Questions East Falls renters ask
How far is Park Heights from East Falls?
Park Heights is at 5555 Wissahickon Avenue, close to East Falls. Jefferson's East Falls campus is less than a mile away (about 5 minutes by car), and Ridge and Midvale Avenues, East Falls' main business district, are about 10 minutes by car.
Which train stations are closest?
Chelten Avenue and Queen Lane stations on SEPTA's Chestnut Hill West Line are both within walking distance of Park Heights. East Falls station, on the Manayunk/Norristown Line, is in East Falls itself, about 10 minutes away by car.
How long is the commute to Center City?
Under 30 minutes by train and about 20 minutes by car.
Is Park Heights close to Jefferson's East Falls campus?
Yes. The campus at 4201 Henry Avenue is less than a mile away, about a 5-minute drive, which makes Park Heights an easy commute for faculty, staff and students.
Is parking available?
Yes. Reserved, covered garage parking is available on site for $85 to $95 per space per month.
What's included in the rent?
Heat and cooking gas are included. Water and trash are billed separately per person, and our FAQ page has the details.
See it in person
Tour Park Heights and see how close East Falls is.
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Photo credits: Ridge Avenue: Gavin.s, CC BY-SA 3.0. River trail: Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0. Falls Bridge from Kelly Drive: JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0. Twin Bridges: JJonahJackalope, CC BY-SA 4.0. Jefferson campus: Jim.henderson, CC BY 4.0. Valley Green Inn: Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0. All via Wikimedia Commons.
