It starts with a rooftop sunrise over Fishtown, the hum of the street below, and the calm of your own space above it all. These Fishtown, Philadelphia, apartments are for people who don’t just live in the city—they move with it. At 23 West, your home is more than a layout. It’s part of the neighborhood’s rhythm: bold, creative, and always evolving. Designed for balance, built for real life.
| STUDIO | $1,450+ |
| 1 BED | $2,275+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,300+ |
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| STUDIO | $1,150+ |
| 1 BED | $1,540+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,200 |
| STUDIO | $1,450+ |
| 1 BED | $1,695 |
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| STUDIO | $1,499 |
| 1 BED | $1,625+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,425 |
| STUDIO | $1,500 |
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| 2 BEDS | $2,100 |
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| 1 BED | $1,628 |
| 2 BEDS | $2,990 |
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| STUDIO | $1,450+ |
| 1 BED | $1,950+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,650+ |
Rental prices in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 1.99% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,134 to $2,177.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is $2,177.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is around $2,177.
A share of 12% of apartments in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 14% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 51% of Fishtown's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 13% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 10% of apartment rentals in Philadelphia are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.
The best apartments in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA are: 23 West, Frankford Lofts, 958 Marlborough Street, 801 Aramingo and The Battery.
The average rent in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is $2,409.
The price range for a studio apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,150 and $1,820.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,540 and $6,862.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,795 and $5,322.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is between $2,350 and $3,195.
In Fishtown, 43% of the residents are renting compared to 57% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Fishtown’s rentals, 85% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.
Fishtown is a small and trendy neighborhood bordered to the north by Norris Street and York Street; to the east by Aramingo Avenue; to the south by the Delaware River and Laurel Street; and to the west by Front Street. Once an industrial district, renting in Fishtown has gained a favorable reputation from foodies and local artists.
The rentals in Fishtown are on the cutting edge of culinary arts and live music. Whether young students or professionals raising a family, the renters in Fishtown are some of the trendiest folks in the city, and they welcome small businesses of all kinds. Additionally, the School District of Philadelphia provides renters with Adaire Elementary School, Penn Treaty High School, and Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Rentals in Fishtown are also one mile south of Kensington Hospital.
Many of the apartments for rent in Fishtown are located in converted industrial buildings that have been renovated into modern living spaces. As such, exposed brick walls, high ceilings and large windows are typical for these cozy rentals. In addition to converted industrial buildings, there are also newer apartment rentals in Fishtown that have contemporary architecture. These buildings often have unique amenities, such as rooftop decks, fitness centers and community spaces. Although there are terrific-looking, newly constructed, single-family houses for rent, the most desirable rentals in Fishtown are the historic townhouses with 19th- and 20th-century architecture sitting on old-fashioned, extra narrow streets. Meanwhile, the apartment rentals in Fishtown are usually studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Single family houses and townhouses here have one to four bedrooms.
In total, Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA has 12,381 residents, 5,883 women and 6,498 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Fishtown’s population is 34.
Fishtown rentals are less than one mile east of South Kensington Community Partners, which has community gardening, city beautification and other volunteer programs. In particular, organic city gardening is a growing trend in Fishtown. There's also natural beauty to be found at Palmer Park, Penn Treaty Park overlooking the river and The Corner Dog Park. Otherwise, renters enjoy browsing Fishtown Community Library, while to the west is ACME. Most of all, Fishtown renters are proud of their incredible food scenes that include Vietnamese, Mexican, bagel shops and coffeehouses of all kinds. Heffe Tacos; Kostas Restaurant (Greek food); Sulimay's Restaurant; Fishtown Diner; Philly Style Bagels; and Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen are just some of the many establishments that renters recommend. If renters had to choose three stores to sum up Fishtown's spunky personality, they'd be Harriet's Bookshop, Philadelphia Record Exchange and Jinxed Fishtown Vintage Shop.
There is a total of 5,932 households in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 1,158 have children and 4,773 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,549 family households and 3,382 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Fishtown is 1.87 people, on average. The median household annual income in Fishtown equals $103,357, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,861.
When renting in Fishtown, public transportation is provided by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Specifically, Fishtown renters catch the Market-Frankford Line (MFL) at Girard Avenue and on Berk Street. The MFL - also called the Blue Line - runs from Frankford to the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby (passing through West Philadelphia, University City, South Philadelphia, Kensington, East Kensington and Harrowgate). Alternatively, the Broad Street Line (BSL) - which takes renters north-south from Fern Rock Transportation Center to Lincoln Financial Field - is made available at Cecil B. Moore Station on Cecil B. Moore Avenue (two miles west of Fishtown). Additionally, renters in Fishtown are serviced by Trolley Route 15 and Amtrak connections. Finally, Fishtown rentals are 12 miles northeast of Philadelphia International Airport.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA have no high school education, 19% went to high-school, and 11% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 37% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 26% hold a Graduate Degree.
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