Olney

Philadelphia, PA

Olney - Philadelphia, PA

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Niche Reviews

3.1 (90 Reviews)

A quiet, amenity-laden locale in north Philly

Great Location • Commuter • Diverse • Outdoors • Convenient • Restaurants • Shopping •

Located about 12 miles north of Downtown Philadelphia, Olney is an amenity-laden neighborhood in northern Philadelphia. Known for its charming rowhouses, Olney has highly affordable to mid-range rentals available for rent. Olney feels suburban and residents have plenty of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Tacony Creek Park boasts 302 acres and creekside views and the 5th Street thoroughfare houses authentic eateries and shops. Great for families, Olney also has several schools located within the neighborhood as well. Olney is a great choice for renters looking for a quieter city experience while maintaining easy access to major attractions and destinations. Conveniently, Downtown Philadelphia is less than 30 minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Olney is $858 for a studio, $820 for one bedroom, and $1,182 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olney has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Studio
480 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$858/month

Average Rent

1 BR
607 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$820/month

Average Rent

2 BR
809 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,182/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.

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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 Olney - Philadelphia, PA

Niche Reviews

3.1 90 Reviews

Current Resident

7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

Just Moved here. I can be a great neighborhood depending on where you live. It is close to public transportation. There is also several school is the area. It is also close to place like Jenkinstown and Willow Groves.

Current Resident

8 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

I like that public transit is right around the corner and the convenience of local shops and supermarkets in the area.

Niche User

8 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

Living in this area is not too bad. It is much better than the neighborhood I had lived in before here. It was my parents choice to move there so I can not complain about it too much. I would prefer to live more so down in the Southern states. For the future of this area I would hope to see more community gatherings and people getting to know one another.

Niche User

8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

The police come when needed, not as fast, but they do come. The crime around my neighborhood is not as bad as in other neighborhoods and regions so I'm very thankful for that.

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