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Folcroft, PA

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A colorful community right outside of Philadelphia.

Public Transportation SEPTA Suburb

Folcroft is a borough near the southwest corner of Philadelphia, across Darby Creek from the airport. Residents can easily reach downtown Philadelphia within minute by way of the Chester Pike or SEPTA bus and rail service (via Folcroft Station on the north side).

Although it is on the outskirts of an urban environment, the parkland around the banks of Darby Creek gives Folcroft residents access to a fairly expansive greenspace. Just five miles away from Swarthmore College, Folcroft makes a compelling option for students seeking apartments.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Folcroft, PA is $979 for a studio, $1,009 for one bedroom, $1,508 for two bedrooms, and $1,433 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Folcroft has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,009/month
481 Sq Ft
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Transportation

62

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Delcroft School

Public

Grades K-8

630 Students

5
out of 10

Delcroft School

Public

Grades K-8

630 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bartram's Garden
  • Scott Arboretum
  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.