Tacony Crossing
155 E Godfrey Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19120
$1,225 - $1,600
1-2 Beds
Olney
Philadelphia, PA
Olney - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A quiet, amenity-laden locale in north Philly
Great Location
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Located about 12 miles north of Downtown Philadelphia, Olney is an amenity-laden neighborhood in northern Philadelphia. Known for its charming rowhouses, Olney has highly affordable to mid-range rentals available for rent. Olney feels suburban and residents have plenty of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Tacony Creek Park boasts 302 acres and creekside views and the 5th Street thoroughfare houses authentic eateries and shops. Great for families, Olney also has several schools located within the neighborhood as well. Olney is a great choice for renters looking for a quieter city experience while maintaining easy access to major attractions and destinations. Conveniently, Downtown Philadelphia is less than 30 minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Olney is $900 for a studio, $904 for one bedroom, and $1,353 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olney has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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480 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$900/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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607 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$904/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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809 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,353/month
Average Rent
Transportation
84
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
71
Excellent Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
61
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 Olney - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews
90 Reviews
Current Resident
7 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Olney used to be a nice quiet place but now it's full of drugs, housing is of poor quality with rent high as sky, too much shootings happening.
Current Resident
7 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
Olney is not as it use to be. The people, community, and resources available have changed. The area is filled with drugs and poverty and continues to get worse.
Current Resident
8 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Just Moved here. I can be a great neighborhood depending on where you live. It is close to public transportation. There is also several school is the area. It is also close to place like Jenkinstown and Willow Groves.
Current Resident
9 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
I enjoy living in my neighborhood. I have been there almost my whole life and the block is very community oriented. I know some of my neighbors and they are willing to take me in when I need help. There are some areas of my neighborhood that are a little strange. We have some houses that I would not walk past. And with some crimes that have happened directly on my block, kids can no longer play outside without adult supervision. The area is still friendly enough that they will report if something were to go wrong.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tacony Creek Park
- Awbury Arboretum
- Wagner Free Institute of Science
- Pennypack Park
- Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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