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

The average size for a Old City, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 772 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Old City is $2,309 per month, a 1.36% decrease from last years average of $2,341.

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

In Old City, studios rent for $1,713 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,185 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,097 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Old City?

The typical apartment in Old City offers about 772 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 589 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 717 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,069 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 36% of rentals in this range.

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

In Old City, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Old City is $2,309, a 1.36% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,341.

Studio Apartments at $1,713 offer the most budget-friendly option with 589 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 717 square feet for $2,185, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,097 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Old City, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,309	772 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,713	589 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,185	717 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,097	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Old City, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Old City, Philadelphia, PA have decreased by 1.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,341 to $2,309.

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

The largest share of rentals in Old City, Philadelphia, PA (36%) 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?

2,435 or 58% of the households in Old City, Philadelphia, PA are renter-occupied while 1,789 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Old City?

Ogontz $1,092/month

Frankford $1,105/month

Tioga $1,182/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,002/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Old City?

Society Hill $3,303/month

University City $3,322/month

Hawthorne $3,353/month

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

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hawthorne	$3,353
University City	$3,322
Society Hill	$3,303
Center City West	$2,897
North Philadelphia	$2,672
Powelton Village	$2,623
Passyunk Square	$2,612
Rittenhouse Square	$2,531
Logan Square	$2,428
Northern Liberties	$2,406
Old City	$2,309
Southwest Center City	$2,296
West Poplar	$2,258
Manayunk	$2,239
Market East	$2,232
Olde Kensington	$2,230
Spring Garden	$2,186
East Poplar	$2,152
Fishtown	$2,114
Kensington South	$2,093
Washington Square West	$2,021
Callowhill	$1,997
Chestnut Hill	$1,938
Paradise	$1,897
Cabot	$1,881
East Torresdale	$1,846
Norris Square	$1,813
Central Roxborough	$1,799
Spruce Hill	$1,793
Brewerytown	$1,765
Mantua	$1,763
East Kensington	$1,742
Packer Park	$1,736
Garden Court	$1,734
Francisville	$1,725
Wynnefield Heights	$1,716
Wynnefield	$1,686
Upper Roxborough	$1,682
Andorra	$1,682
East Falls	$1,634
Point Breeze	$1,596
Overbrook Farms	$1,596
West Torresdale	$1,554
West Mount Airy	$1,522
Wissahickon	$1,503
Holmesburg	$1,499
Bustleton	$1,496
Germantown	$1,477
Rhawnhurst	$1,450
Fox Chase	$1,436
Kensington	$1,428
Winchester	$1,418
Cobbs Creek	$1,400
Bells Corner	$1,398
Burholme	$1,385
Cecil B Moore	$1,383
East Oak Lane	$1,375
East Mount Airy	$1,375
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,361
Cedarbrook	$1,350
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
West Oak Lane	$1,308
Olney	$1,293
Logan	$1,271
Cedar Park	$1,268
Fern Rock	$1,268
Walnut Hill	$1,188
Tioga	$1,182
Frankford	$1,105
Ogontz	$1,092

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Old City is 37% higher than in Andorra

$2,309

Old City rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $2,309

$1,682

Andorra rent is 27% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,682

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.