Olde Kensington

Philadelphia, PA

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Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA

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An industrial neighborhood with an artistic vibe

Urban Industrial Up-and-Coming Artistic Hip Walkable Growing

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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Olde Kensington is $1,269 for a studio, $1,866 for one bedroom, $2,274 for two bedrooms, and $3,017 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olde Kensington has increased by 5.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 532 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,269/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 753 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,866/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,004 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,274/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,160 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,017/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

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

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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