Port Richmond

Philadelphia, PA

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Port Richmond - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

One of Philly’s oldest neighborhoods is now one of the city’s top places to live

Historic Restaurants Great Location Public Transportation Culture

Historic Port Richmond is a historic, up-and-coming neighborhood that earned a reputation as one of the best neighborhoods to live in the city. Nestled along the Delaware River, Port Richmond merges the best of both worlds by merging the best of the city and the suburbs. Known for its gorgeous architecture, this relatively affordable neighborhood offers rentals for every taste and budget from charming houses to sleek modern rowhouses. Dazzling Polish Cathedral-style architecture, authentic eateries, lush parks, rustic pubs, and vibrant cultural events mold attracts renters to diverse neighborhood. Great for professionals, students, and any renter looking for a great value while still staying close to top destinations in the city. Port Richmond is convenient to Temple University, Northern Liberties, and Center City. Interstate 95 runs through Port Richmond, which makes for an easy trip via the historic restored trolley routes or bus lines.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Richmond is $1,110 for a studio, $1,437 for one bedroom, $1,779 for two bedrooms, and $2,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Richmond has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 420 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,110/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 387 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,437/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 823 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,779/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,026/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
  • Adventure Aquarium

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.