Oxford Circle-Castor

Philadelphia, PA

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Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA

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Enjoy all that downtown Philadelphia has to offer combined with the suburban feel of Northeast Philadelphia in Oxford Circle-Castor. This neighborhood lies just 10 miles north of the city center, but locals don't have to make the trek to South Street to experience the real Philadelphia.

Once you find a rental property, get ready to explore the area. First, meander down Castor Avenue. Here, you can essentially eat your way around the world with Mexican cuisine at Tio Pepe, Colombian at On Charcoal, and Chinese at China City. If you're still hungry, pick up some more groceries at Save-A-Lot.

Don't forget to take some time to unwind at Max Myers Recreation Center. This huge complex houses a pool, playground, ball fields, and tennis courts.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor is $1,027 for a studio, $1,133 for one bedroom, $1,441 for two bedrooms, and $1,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 412 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,027/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 713 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,133/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 886 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,441/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,055 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,645/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

62

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 Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA

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3.1 85 Reviews

Former Resident

3 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I used to live near Oxford Circle for the first 14 years of my life. It wasn't perfect but it was pleasant enough. Middle schools are nearby and plenty of stores to walk to. People were mostly friendly; unfortunately, it's gone downhill in the years since I left. Somewhat worse nowadays with increasing poverty and crime.

Current Resident

5 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

lived in this neighboorhood all my life and haven't experienced things most have in my life. A good neighborhood to raise your kids!

Niche User

9 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

The crime & safety should get a little better.

Niche User

9 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Its getting better for me now that I just started college also just got a job. Things are getting better but most of waking up everyday to see my daughter is what I enjoy the most.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pennypack Park
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Insectarium
  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
  • Lorimer Park

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 September 2025.