What if your daily commute in Philadelphia was a waterfront walk or a stroll through the park?
At AVE Navy Yard, living close to work means spending less time commuting and more time doing what you enjoy. Whether you're seeking a luxury apartment residence or a flexible-stay, fully furnished apartment, AVE Navy Yard offers a unique opportunity to live in the heart of one of Philadelphia's fastest-growing business districts. As the first residential community in Philadelphia's Navy Yard, AVE Navy Yard places residents near more than 150 companies and 15,000 employees while staying connected to the waterfront, outdoor recreation, dining, and community events that make the neighborhood so distinctive.
A Smarter Way to Live
For many professionals, proximity matters. Philadelphia has the third-longest average commute among major U.S. cities, making a short commute an increasingly valuable part of daily life. Living close to work creates more opportunities to spend time on the activities that energize you – whether that's a morning yoga class at Alchemy X, a walk along the Delaware River, or coffee with neighbors before heading into the office.
Picture starting your day with a waterfront stroll, grabbing a matcha from JHAROKA, and arriving at your office just minutes later. When home and work are part of the same neighborhood, there's more time to enjoy the moments that make each day memorable.
AVE Navy Yard combines the tranquility of waterfront living with easy access to Center City Philadelphia. With the Navy Yard's complimentary shuttle service, SEPTA's Broad Street Line, and public transportation options connecting the neighborhood to the rest of the city, residents can easily explore Philadelphia's dining and entertainment destinations while staying connected to everything the city has to offer.
Located just minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, AVE Navy Yard makes it easy for frequent business travelers to get where they need to go while enjoying more time for the people and activities they enjoy most.
At AVE Navy Yard, your commute becomes one of the easiest parts of the day, creating more time for dinners with friends, community events, and evenings spent doing what you love.
Life Beyond the Workday
The Navy Yard is more than a workplace. It has become one of Philadelphia's most vibrant destinations, with parks, scenic waterfront trails, public art installations, dining, and monthly community events featuring fitness classes, food trucks, live music, and local businesses.
Living at AVE Navy Yard places residents at the center of it all. Start your day with a workout in the outdoor fitness space at Central Green, meet colleagues for lunch at the Gatehouse, and end the evening with a walk to the Philadelphia Sports Complex to catch a game.
Many of the region's leading employers have chosen the Navy Yard as home, helping shape the neighborhood into one of Philadelphia's most vibrant business districts, including:
- URBN – the global lifestyle company behind Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, and Nuuly.
- Jefferson Health – one of the region's leading healthcare systems and academic medical centers.
- IBEW Local 98 – a prominent labor organization serving the Philadelphia region.
- Lovance– a healthcare technology company.
- NAVSEA – the U.S. Navy's largest systems command, supporting the design, maintenance, and modernization of the Navy's fleet.
Together, these organizations help make the Navy Yard one of Philadelphia's most dynamic employment hubs. For professionals who work here, living nearby means spending less time commuting and more time enjoying everything the neighborhood has to offer.
This is the kind of lifestyle that allows residents to Live Better® every day.
