Tioga-Nicetown

Philadelphia, PA

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Tioga-Nicetown - Philadelphia, PA

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Living in Tioga-Nicetown provides an urban living experience near Downtown Philadelphia, which is only eight miles away. There are a variety of rental options for every budget, but the neighborhood is more affordable than other Philadelphia neighborhoods and the cost of living is relatively low. A number of styles are available including charming rowhouses and luxury apartments. Since Tioga-Nicetown is near several schools including Drexel University, Temple University, and Thomas Jefferson University, it’s a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff. The neighborhood is also home to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Temple University School of Pharmacy. Residents go to locally owned restaurants and shops while community events such as festivals and health fairs heighten neighborhood pride. Along with neighborhood parks, locals enjoy getting fresh air at Fairmount Park, just three miles away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tioga-Nicetown is $1,033 for a studio, $927 for one bedroom, $1,371 for two bedrooms, and $1,460 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tioga-Nicetown has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 201 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,033/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 442 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $927/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 840 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,371/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 943 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,460/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

79

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.