Holmesburg

Philadelphia, PA

Holmesburg - Philadelphia, PA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.4 (43 Reviews)

A glimpse of pastoral living near Downtown Philly

Great Location • River • Urban • Community • Public Transportation •

Located just 10 miles northeast of Downtown Philadelphia, Holmesburg blends urban living with natural beauty. Nestled along the Delaware River, Holmesburg has several waterfront parks. Along with being home to the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion, Holmesburg is located just south of Pennypack Park, a popular park for fishing and biking. There are several restaurants and shops in the neighborhood but Holmesburg is also just five miles away from Philly Mills, a popular outlet mall. There are rental options for every style and budget. Home types in this area include single-family and apartment rentals. There are several bus stops and a rail station in Holmesburg, allowing residents to easily travel throughout Philly.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Holmesburg is $634 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, $1,325 for two bedrooms, and $847 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holmesburg has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Studio
0 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$634/month

Average Rent

1 BR
564 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,181/month

Average Rent

2 BR
762 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,325/month

Average Rent

3 BR
800 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$847/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Holmesburg - Philadelphia, PA

Niche Reviews

3.4 43 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

A quiet neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia. Plenty of places to go out for dinner or drinks (Dagwoods, the Ashburner). Easy access to 95. Close proximity to Pennypack Park and the Delaware Waterfront. I've lived year for several years and have never felt unsafe. I would definitely move here again.

Niche User

8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

My Neighborhood has gotten bad then good again.

Niche User

9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

It's definitely getting worse, and it's very scary. Crime, especially those violent in nature, are becoming more and more common.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review

I might live here agai. Generally a good area.

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