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 October 2025, the average apartment rent in Olney is $903 for a studio, $887 for one bedroom, and $1,329 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olney has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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480 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$903/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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607 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$887/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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809 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,329/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
6 years ago•Niche Review
I liked the closeness of the neighborhood but the violence needs to change. There is always a shooting or a robbery and its hard to just be outside now.
Current Resident
6 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review
The community is very diverse and active in participating and creating events to bring the community together and make it better as neighbors! They are kind-friendly activities for students and opportunities for the community
Current Resident
7 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
The only benefits that come with living in olney are the cheap houses and the availability of public transportation. Downside is you'll be living with drug dealer and bad infrastructure.
Current Resident
7 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
What i like about the Olney neighborhood hood is to family aspects that everyone has and the feel to protect one another no matter what by any means necessary. What I would like to see change is the overall environmental. I would like to see cleaner streets and also a more intense development off the neighborhood schools and businesses.
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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† 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.