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 October 2025, the average apartment rent in Frankford is $820 for a studio, $1,040 for one bedroom, $1,273 for two bedrooms, and $1,651 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Frankford has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 329 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $820/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 603 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,040/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 855 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,273/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,110 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,651/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

Nearby Resident

7 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

If you love heroin and the colorful characters and drifters that go along with it, this is your place. I would never drive through here with my children in the car, too many things to explain.

Current Resident

8 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Public transportation is convenient due to the el and frequent bus routes, shopping centers are nearby and walking distance. It isn't too expensive to live but i'd rather pay more for a piece of mind. This area isn't too safe.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

The overall experience of this area is okay. It's not the best but not the worst.

Niche User

9 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

The crime and safety in this area is pretty bad i'm close to a neighborhood that best, the police are around a little more so that's good

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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 September 2025.