Tyson Arms Apartments
921 Tyson Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111
$910 - $1,445
Studio - 2 Beds
Oxford Circle-Castor
Philadelphia, PA
Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
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 January 2026, the average apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor is $1,028 for a studio, $1,155 for one bedroom, $1,380 for two bedrooms, and $1,645 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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412 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,028/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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713 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,155/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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881 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,380/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,055 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$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
Niche Reviews
85 Reviews
Current Resident
2 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I liked the community here, it's always lively but it can get a little too loud around here. You can feel the festive atmosphere here on every holiday, but it could use a little cleaning.
Niche User
9 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I believe the crime and safety in my current area is much better than where I used to live.
Niche User
9 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
It's a good city area but it does have its bumps and cracks, but most places have some amount of problems, and it could be worse. It's a good nice neighborhood despite its appearance.
Niche User
9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review
During my time in this area, I have been on the fence. Some days are better than others. Ultimately, I don't see many things progressing despite more businesses being established and being that efforts have been made to improve the overall quality of life in the area.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pennypack Park
- Tacony Creek Park
- Insectarium
- Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
- Lorimer Park
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 November 2025.