Tyson Arms Apartments
921 Tyson Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111
$1,295 - $1,575
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Oxford Circle-Castor Philadelphia, PA
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor is $1,046 for a studio, $1,180 for one bedroom, $1,402 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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412 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,046/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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682 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,180/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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869 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,402/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,055 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,639/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Oxford Circle-Castor
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
70
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Reviews of Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews 
84 Reviews
Current Resident
9 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
The demographics have sharply changed in the last 15 years. Five to ten years back I was experiencing a persistent problem with various car stereos (I recall 3) being stolen, and my car back windshield was shattered twice. But that has died down in the last 5 years. A major problem is for me is parking availability. I also wouldn't recommend the local neighborhood elementary school.
Niche User
9 years and 11 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 11 months ago•Niche Review
The crime & safety should get a little better.
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
The houses are fine despite their age. There are no major issues but they are definitely not top-class. They could use some renovations and renewal in the future, but right now it isn't very serious.
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
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 June 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.