Fishtown Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide

Trendy neighborhood with industrial-chic vibe, craft breweries, music venues, and rapid gentrification.

Philadelphia, PAAvg Rent: $2,000/moWalk Score: 88
Walkability
88
Walk Score
Transit
72
Transit Score
Commute
15 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good (improving)
Rating

Fishtown Rent Prices

Studio
$1,200
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,500
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,200
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,100
per month

Rent Trend: Rapidly rising

Neighborhood Character

Vibe & Demographics

Neighborhood Vibe
Hipster, trendy, creative
Demographics
Young professionals, artists, creatives
Best For
Young professionalsArtistsNightlife seekersTrendsetters

Lifestyle & Amenities

Restaurant Scene
Trendy, diverse, food halls
Nightlife
Very active - music venues, breweries, bars
Schools
Improving public schools

Pros & Cons of Living in Fishtown

Pros

  • Trendy vibe
  • Great food scene
  • Live music
  • Growing rapidly

Cons

  • Gentrification
  • Some crime
  • Parking difficult
  • Getting expensive

Parks & Recreation

  • Penn Treaty Park
  • Frankford Avenue corridor

Public Transit

  • Market-Frankford Line
  • Bus routes

Popular Streets

  • Frankford Avenue
  • Girard Avenue
  • Front Street

Key Amenities

  • Frankford Avenue shops
  • Breweries
  • Music venues
  • Food halls

Compare with Other Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Helpful Resources for Renters

Moving to Fishtown? These resources can help you prepare, understand your rights, and find financial assistance if needed.

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