Dwell 2nd Street
1321 N American St,
Philadelphia, PA 19122
$1,555 - $3,500
Studio - 2 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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Olde Kensington is $1,281 for a studio, $1,749 for one bedroom, $2,386 for two bedrooms, and $2,999 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olde Kensington has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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529 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,281/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,749/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,041 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,386/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,160 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,999/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Olde Kensington - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
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
Transit / Subway
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.