Piazza Alta
1099 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19123
$1,413 - $9,995
Studio - 3 Beds
Olde Kensington
Philadelphia, PA
Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
An industrial neighborhood with an artistic vibe
Urban
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Industrial
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Up-and-Coming
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Artistic
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Hip
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Walkable
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Growing
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Located just west of Fishtown, Olde Kensington is an industrial neighborhood turned creative haven. Residents cherish Olde Kensington’s blend of modern and historic buildings, with many containing a variety of apartments and lofts available for rent.
The neighborhood exudes an artistic vibe, boasting a slew of art galleries, performing arts venues, design centers, and vibrant murals. Many of the rentals in Olde Kensington are within walking distance of eclectic eateries, dive bars, and independent businesses.
The community enjoys convenience to the exciting offerings of North Front Street as well as Northern Liberties’ North 2nd Street. Center City is also about two miles away. Getting around from Olde Kensington is easy with access to SEPTA trains and buses.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Olde Kensington is $1,256 for a studio, $1,729 for one bedroom, $2,323 for two bedrooms, and $3,015 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olde Kensington has decreased by -7.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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520 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,256/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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739 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,729/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,049 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,323/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,160 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,015/month
Average Rent
Transportation
95
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
72
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
85
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
- Wagner Free Institute of Science
- Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
- Great Egg Harbor River
- Independence National Historical Park
Military Bases
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.