Park Terrace Apartments
8040 Rowland Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19136
$1,185 - $1,805
1-2 Beds
Holmesburg
Philadelphia, PA
Holmesburg - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A glimpse of pastoral living near Downtown Philly
Great Location
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River
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Urban
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Located just 10 miles northeast of Downtown Philadelphia, Holmesburg blends urban living with natural beauty. Nestled along the Delaware River, Holmesburg has several waterfront parks. Along with being home to the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion, Holmesburg is located just south of Pennypack Park, a popular park for fishing and biking. There are several restaurants and shops in the neighborhood but Holmesburg is also just five miles away from Philly Mills, a popular outlet mall. There are rental options for every style and budget. Home types in this area include single-family and apartment rentals. There are several bus stops and a rail station in Holmesburg, allowing residents to easily travel throughout Philly.
Rent Trends
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Holmesburg is $639 for a studio, $1,180 for one bedroom, $1,331 for two bedrooms, and $853 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Holmesburg has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$639/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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560 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,180/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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751 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,331/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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800 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$853/month
Average Rent
Transportation
69
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
51
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.
Reviews of Holmesburg - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews
43 Reviews
Current Resident
7 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
Its a great neighborhood because it is a good mix of city and suburbs. Great for families or for young couples. Has many high schools available if you would like options. Lots of public transportation available.
Current Resident
8 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
id like see more cleaning of the streets people picking up thier dog mess stop breaking bottles in playgrounds
Niche User
9 years ago•Niche Review
I have experiences with slow responses from the police when needed.
Niche User
9 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
The area I live in is an overall great place. I have had no complaints. It is very quiet and has a very friend atmosphere. We are a helpfully community.
Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Insectarium
- Pennypack Park
- Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
- Tacony Creek Park
- Amico Island Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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† 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.