Oxford Circle-Castor

Philadelphia, PA

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Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA

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Enjoy all that downtown Philadelphia has to offer combined with the suburban feel of Northeast Philadelphia in Oxford Circle-Castor. This neighborhood lies just 10 miles north of the city center, but locals don't have to make the trek to South Street to experience the real Philadelphia.

Once you find a rental property, get ready to explore the area. First, meander down Castor Avenue. Here, you can essentially eat your way around the world with Mexican cuisine at Tio Pepe, Colombian at On Charcoal, and Chinese at China City. If you're still hungry, pick up some more groceries at Save-A-Lot.

Don't forget to take some time to unwind at Max Myers Recreation Center. This huge complex houses a pool, playground, ball fields, and tennis courts.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor is $865 for a studio, $1,086 for one bedroom, $1,353 for two bedrooms, and $1,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 333 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $865/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 717 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,086/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 892 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,353/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,055 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,522/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

62

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 Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA

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3.1 85 Reviews

Former Resident

2 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

I used to live near Oxford Circle for the first 14 years of my life. It wasn't perfect but it was pleasant enough. Middle schools are nearby and plenty of stores to walk to. People were mostly friendly; unfortunately, it's gone downhill in the years since I left. Somewhat worse nowadays with increasing poverty and crime.

Current Resident

6 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I would like to see that less trash around the neighborhood. What I like about Oxford Circle is that there is a lot of stores, which makes the stores more accessible.

Current Resident

7 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

The demographics have sharply changed in the last 15 years. Five to ten years back I was experiencing a persistent problem with various car stereos (I recall 3) being stolen, and my car back windshield was shattered twice. But that has died down in the last 5 years. A major problem is for me is parking availability. I also wouldn't recommend the local neighborhood elementary school.

Niche User

8 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

It's a good city area but it does have its bumps and cracks, but most places have some amount of problems, and it could be worse. It's a good nice neighborhood despite its appearance.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pennypack Park
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Insectarium
  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
  • Lorimer Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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