Holmesburg

Philadelphia, PA

Holmesburg - Philadelphia, PA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.3 (42 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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Holmesburg is $775 for a studio, $1,166 for one bedroom, $1,321 for two bedrooms, and $846 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holmesburg has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Studio
162 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$775/month

Average Rent

1 BR
551 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,166/month

Average Rent

2 BR
761 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,321/month

Average Rent

3 BR
800 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$846/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

3.3 42 Reviews

Current Resident

6 years and 6 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 4 months ago•Niche Review

My Neighborhood has gotten bad then good again.

Niche User

8 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review

Police are present and respond quickly, but there is a lot of crime. I am concerned about drug use in my area. The people I see blatantly committing crimes do not listen to the cops. Once the police leave they go back and do the same thing they were doing before. I do not feel safe enough to walk down the block to a friend's house.

Niche User

8 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

If their was a choice to live here again I would if their were some changes. Growing up their was a great sense of security, but as I got older the people moving in were a little troublesome. I could definitely see this area being great, especially for families with young children, as along as adults have a general concern for the children's safety and future.

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