The Darien
815 Poplar St,
Philadelphia, PA 19123
$1,288 - $4,255 | Studio - 3 Beds
Olde Kensington
Philadelphia, PA
Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
An industrial neighborhood with an artistic vibe
Urban
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Industrial
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Up-and-Coming
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Artistic
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Hip
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Walkable
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Growing
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Located just west of Fishtown, Olde Kensington is an industrial neighborhood turned creative haven. Residents cherish Olde Kensington’s blend of modern and historic buildings, with many containing a variety of apartments and lofts available for rent.
The neighborhood exudes an artistic vibe, boasting a slew of art galleries, performing arts venues, design centers, and vibrant murals. Many of the rentals in Olde Kensington are within walking distance of eclectic eateries, dive bars, and independent businesses.
The community enjoys convenience to the exciting offerings of North Front Street as well as Northern Liberties’ North 2nd Street. Center City is also about two miles away. Getting around from Olde Kensington is easy with access to SEPTA trains and buses.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Olde Kensington is $1,261 for a studio, $1,768 for one bedroom, $2,253 for two bedrooms, and $3,016 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olde Kensington has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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532 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,261/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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727 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,768/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,007 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,253/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,160 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,016/month
Average Rent
Transportation
95
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
72
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
85
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
- Wagner Free Institute of Science
- Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
- Great Egg Harbor River
- Independence National Historical Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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