Brewerytown

Philadelphia, PA

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Brewerytown - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

Savor historic charm and modern delights in North Philly

Historic Urban Eclectic Hip Vibrant Growing Up-and-Coming

Located in North Philly, Brewerytown is a historic in-town neighborhood undergoing a modern transformation. Brewerytown was originally named for the more than 20 breweries that operated in the neighborhood during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Brewerytown contains an array of craft breweries and brewpubs in addition to a slew of eclectic eateries, boutique shops, markets, and longstanding businesses on Girard Avenue, the commercial heart of the neighborhood.

Brewerytown’s revitalization has inspired many renovated lofts and luxury apartments available for rent in historic, red-brick buildings. The neighborhood’s accessibility makes it a top choice for many residents, including walkable access to the commercial core as well as the historic streetcar line, which connects Brewerytown to nearby Fishtown. Residents enjoy close proximity to Girard College, Temple University, and the University of Pennsylvania, along with renowned amenities like Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Zoo, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brewerytown is $1,420 for a studio, $1,659 for one bedroom, $2,079 for two bedrooms, and $1,877 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brewerytown has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,420/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,659/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,023 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,079/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,152 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,877/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Extremely Noisy

Quiet Score

10 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Fels Planetarium
  • Franklin Institute
  • Please Touch Museum

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.