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

The average size for a Old City, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 768 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Old City is $2,320 per month, a 1.49% decrease from last years average of $2,355.

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

In Old City, studios rent for $1,722 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,193 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,120 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Old City?

The typical apartment in Old City offers about 768 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 583 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 713 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,065 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 38% 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: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Old City is $2,320, a 1.49% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,355.

Studio Apartments at $1,722 offer the most budget-friendly option with 583 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $2,193, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,120 offer 1,065 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Old City, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,320	768 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,722	583 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,193	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,120	1,065 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Old City, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Old City, Philadelphia, PA have decreased by 1.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,355 to $2,320.

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

The largest share of rentals in Old City, Philadelphia, PA (38%) 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 $1,102/month

Frankford $1,117/month

Tioga $1,175/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,022/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Old City?

University City $3,347/month

Hawthorne $3,379/month

Society Hill $3,481/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	$3,481
Hawthorne	$3,379
University City	$3,347
Center City West	$2,955
Powelton Village	$2,635
Passyunk Square	$2,612
Rittenhouse Square	$2,588
North Philadelphia	$2,580
Logan Square	$2,479
Northern Liberties	$2,461
Old City	$2,320
Southwest Center City	$2,309
Market East	$2,272
Manayunk	$2,258
West Poplar	$2,258
Olde Kensington	$2,224
Spring Garden	$2,219
East Poplar	$2,163
Fishtown	$2,160
Kensington South	$2,150
Washington Square West	$2,069
Callowhill	$2,019
Chestnut Hill	$1,943
Paradise	$1,912
Cabot	$1,870
East Torresdale	$1,861
Francisville	$1,834
Central Roxborough	$1,814
Norris Square	$1,807
Spruce Hill	$1,791
Brewerytown	$1,782
Mantua	$1,752
Wynnefield Heights	$1,750
Garden Court	$1,738
East Kensington	$1,737
Packer Park	$1,708
Andorra	$1,697
Upper Roxborough	$1,696
Wynnefield	$1,696
East Falls	$1,649
Point Breeze	$1,606
Overbrook Farms	$1,590
West Torresdale	$1,548
West Mount Airy	$1,537
Somerton	$1,534
Wissahickon	$1,516
Holmesburg	$1,504
Millbrook	$1,496
Germantown	$1,495
Bustleton	$1,483
Fox Chase	$1,475
Kensington	$1,453
Burholme	$1,437
Rhawnhurst	$1,432
Winchester	$1,419
East Oak Lane	$1,383
East Mount Airy	$1,375
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,365
Cecil B Moore	$1,361
Cedarbrook	$1,356
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Bells Corner	$1,312
Cobbs Creek	$1,304
Olney	$1,285
West Oak Lane	$1,282
Fern Rock	$1,274
Lexington	$1,261
Cedar Park	$1,260
Logan	$1,258
Walnut Hill	$1,181
Tioga	$1,175
Frankford	$1,117
Ogontz	$1,102

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Old City is 37% higher than in Andorra

$2,320

Old City rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $2,320

$1,697

Andorra rent is 27% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,697

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.