West Oak Lane

Philadelphia, PA

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West Oak Lane - Philadelphia, PA

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Rich history and distinct personality define this North Philly community

Historic College Parks Walkable Schools Shopping

Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane community is a vibrant and historic neighborhood on the north end of the city. Vintage townhomes line many of the neighborhood’s streets, but the local rental market features a diverse selection of apartments, condos, and single-family homes as well. Most of the neighborhood is residential, with a few cafes and small storefront businesses scattered throughout: low-key favorites like June’s Restaurant and Moonlight Cuisine keep the locals well-fed, day and night.

Just up Ogontz Avenue, you’ll find a much larger shopping district anchored by Cheltenham Mall as well as a diverse selection of dining options ranging from seafood to barbecue. Several public schools are positioned within walking distance of West Oak Lane, and both La Salle University and Gratz College are conveniently located nearby, making this neighborhood a great option for students, faculty, and staff members.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in West Oak Lane is $929 for a studio, $1,094 for one bedroom, and $1,398 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Oak Lane has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 587 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $929/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,094/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,398/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

78

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

56

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • The Morris Arboretum
  • Wissahickon Environmental Center
  • Briar Bush Nature Center

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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