Tyson Arms Apartments
921 Tyson Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19111
$1,295 - $1,375
1 Bed
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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor is $1,033 for a studio, $1,166 for one bedroom, $1,364 for two bedrooms, and $1,595 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oxford Circle-Castor has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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412 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,033/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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710 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,166/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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881 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,364/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,055 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,595/month
Average Rent
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
Oxford Circle-Castor - 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
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
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Reviews of Oxford Circle-Castor - Philadelphia, PA
Niche Reviews
85 Reviews
Current Resident
2 years and 7 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 7 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 8 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 10 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 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.