Frankford

Philadelphia, PA

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Frankford - Philadelphia, PA

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One of Philadelphia’s most historic communities

Urban Public Transportation Historic Community Great Location

Frankford is one of Philadelphia’s most historic, influential neighborhoods. Originally a large milling area, Frankford showcases many historic sites, including Enoch Edwards' house, where Thomas Jefferson and other Revolutionary leaders celebrated after the passage of the Declaration of Independence. Today, this historic urban neighborhood is known for a tight-knit community with plenty of parks and school options for families. Housing options in Frankford include everything from affordable rowhomes to upscale apartments available for rent. Stores and authentic restaurants are located along Frankford Street, but many residents travel outside of the neighborhood for more options. Great for renters who work or go to school in the city, Frankford has two subway stations and many SEPTA buses also service the neighborhood. This neighborhood works well for those who want to live inside the city, but also desire a bit of a suburban atmosphere. Center City is only a 25-minute drive away from Frankford.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Frankford is $821 for a studio, $1,038 for one bedroom, $1,256 for two bedrooms, and $1,378 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Frankford has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 329 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $821/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 613 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,038/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 806 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,256/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,266 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,378/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

73

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

60

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 Frankford - Philadelphia, PA

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3 24 Reviews

Current Resident

9 months agoNiche Review

Frankford is an area where you are able to make friends fast. There are always children playing on the streets and is a tight community.

Current Resident

1 years and 9 months agoNiche Review

I like the fact that I'm not to far from the transportation station here which makes it easier to get to school and back. However, the safety around the station and Frankford as a whole is concerning. For one, I would like to see this place get a much needed clean up.

Current Resident

5 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

I bought a house on Edmund st 3 years ago and I still love my neighborhood. There's diversity, friendly neighbors, stores nearby, park to take the kids and dogs right up the street. I also love how public transportation and aramingo stores are nearby. Very convenient.

Current Resident

7 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

I am not a big fan of this neighborhood. It is not a great neighborhood but my neighbors are good and they look out for each other. It is not a neighborhood I would want my family to live in in the future, it is unpredictable and has very many drug addicts, alcoholics, criminals and much more.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
  • Insectarium
  • Pennypack Park
  • Wagner Free Institute of Science

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 November 2025.