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
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Olney is $903 for a studio, $895 for one bedroom, and $1,331 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olney has increased by 1.9% 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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$895/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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809 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,331/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Olney - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Olney - Philadelphia, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Olney - Philadelphia, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Olney - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Reviews of Olney - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews
90 Reviews
Current Resident
7 years and 9 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 11 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 9 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 5 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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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.