Tioga-Nicetown

Philadelphia, PA

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Tioga-Nicetown - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

City living near several universities

Urban Great Location Public Transportation University

Living in Tioga-Nicetown provides an urban living experience near Downtown Philadelphia, which is only eight miles away. There are a variety of rental options for every budget, but the neighborhood is more affordable than other Philadelphia neighborhoods and the cost of living is relatively low. A number of styles are available including charming rowhouses and luxury apartments. Since Tioga-Nicetown is near several schools including Drexel University, Temple University, and Thomas Jefferson University, it’s a popular choice among students, faculty, and staff. The neighborhood is also home to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Temple University School of Pharmacy. Residents go to locally owned restaurants and shops while community events such as festivals and health fairs heighten neighborhood pride. Along with neighborhood parks, locals enjoy getting fresh air at Fairmount Park, just three miles away.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tioga-Nicetown is $1,050 for a studio, $997 for one bedroom, $1,398 for two bedrooms, and $1,714 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tioga-Nicetown has increased by 8.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 196 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,050/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $997/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 840 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,398/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 985 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,714/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

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

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden

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.