What is the average apartment size in Old City, Philadelphia, PA?

The average size for a Old City, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 770 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Old City?

As of May / 2026, the average rent in Old City is $2,364 per month, a 0.1% increase from last years average of $2,362.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Old City?

In Old City, studios rent for $1,736 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,222 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,172 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Old City?

The typical apartment in Old City offers about 770 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Old City?

Studio apartments in Old City average 571 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 713 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,060 sq. ft.

Old City, Philadelphia, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Old City?

The typical rent budget in Old City ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Old City?

In Old City, 57% of households rent while 43% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: July 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Old City is $2,364, a 0.1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,362.

Studio Apartments at $1,736 offer the most budget-friendly option with 571 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $2,222, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,172 offer 1,060 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Old City, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: July 03, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,364	770 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,736	571 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,222	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,172	1,060 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Old City, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Old City, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 0.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,362 to $2,364.

What's the typical rent budget in Old City, Philadelphia, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Old City, Philadelphia, PA (34%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Old City, Philadelphia, PA?

2,489 or 57% of the households in Old City, Philadelphia, PA are renter-occupied while 1,849 or 43% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Old City?

Ogontz $1,071/month

Frankford $1,140/month

Tioga $1,179/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,027/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Old City?

University City $3,339/month

Hawthorne $3,440/month

Society Hill $3,476/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Society Hill	$3,476
Hawthorne	$3,440
University City	$3,339
Center City West	$2,970
Powelton Village	$2,635
Passyunk Square	$2,612
Rittenhouse Square	$2,604
North Philadelphia	$2,589
Northern Liberties	$2,500
Logan Square	$2,483
Old City	$2,364
Southwest Center City	$2,307
Market East	$2,302
West Poplar	$2,256
Manayunk	$2,254
East Poplar	$2,240
Spring Garden	$2,224
Olde Kensington	$2,209
Fishtown	$2,149
Kensington South	$2,077
Washington Square West	$2,071
Callowhill	$2,027
Mill Creek	$1,951
Chestnut Hill	$1,937
Paradise	$1,909
Cabot	$1,876
Francisville	$1,866
East Torresdale	$1,858
Brewerytown	$1,814
Norris Square	$1,814
Spruce Hill	$1,810
Central Roxborough	$1,809
Mantua	$1,759
Wynnefield Heights	$1,756
Garden Court	$1,748
East Kensington	$1,740
Packer Park	$1,723
Andorra	$1,694
Upper Roxborough	$1,693
Wynnefield	$1,676
East Falls	$1,631
Point Breeze	$1,603
Overbrook Farms	$1,595
Wissahickon	$1,541
Somerton	$1,536
West Mount Airy	$1,529
Kensington	$1,525
Holmesburg	$1,504
Bustleton	$1,498
Germantown	$1,495
West Torresdale	$1,493
Fox Chase	$1,473
Rhawnhurst	$1,468
Winchester	$1,421
East Oak Lane	$1,389
Cecil B Moore	$1,387
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,378
East Mount Airy	$1,371
Cedarbrook	$1,356
Burholme	$1,346
Bells Corner	$1,331
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
West Oak Lane	$1,305
Fern Rock	$1,292
Olney	$1,290
Logan	$1,268
Cedar Park	$1,264
Lexington	$1,263
Cobbs Creek	$1,223
Walnut Hill	$1,192
Tioga	$1,179
Frankford	$1,140
Ogontz	$1,071

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Old City is 40% higher than in Andorra

$2,364

Old City rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $2,364

$1,694

Andorra rent is 28% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,694

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Old City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.