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Fishtown Neighborhood Guide Philadelphia, PA

About

Fishtown is a vibrant and artistic neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, bustling with hip boutiques, renowned dining, and a thriving music scene. Located northeast of Center City, it's bounded by the Delaware River, Frankford Avenue, and York Street. This neighborhood is best known for its strong local arts culture and the iconic Fillmore Music Venue. Ease of access to Interstate 95 and Delaware Expressway adds to the convenience of life in Fishtown.

What You Will Love about Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • You'll love the diverse culinary scene, from the trendy gastropubs to the sweet treats at the Baker's Jar.
  • Music lovers will appreciate the presence of the iconic Fillmore, a host to various concerts and events.
  • You'll enjoy the ease of transportation with the convenient access to major highways and SEPTA’s Market-Frankford line.

What’s Nearby

Fishtown is just a short drive away from downtown Philadelphia, making it convenient for office goers. There's also the Liberty Lands Park nearby - a delightful green space that hosts a weekly farmer's market.

The Rental Market

Rental rates in Fishtown for a 1-bedroom apartment have been on an average of $1,795 over the past year. The prices have fluctuated slightly with the minimum average price being $1,625 and the maximum average price peaking at $1,795.

Rental Price Stability

Rent in Fishtown has been reasonably stable over the past year, with a small standard deviation in average price of $50.96 indicating minor fluctuations.

Lifestyle

Fishtown offers a vibrant and friendly community lifestyle and is celebrated for its artistic and musical culture. With a bevy of top-notch restaurants, boutiques, and parks, Fishtown is a place where creativity and community thrive.

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Rental Trends in Fishtown

Studio1 Bed2 Beds
Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023Jan 2024Feb 2024Mar 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jun 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Sep 2024
$1445$1500$1555$1555$1472$1445$1495$1450$1450$1450$1450$1370$1370
$1775$1775$1757$1722$1747$1745$1772$1750$1775$1800$1722$1770$1727
$1995$2100$2100$2150$2420$2420$2400$2525$2175$2287$2312$2392$2375
$2100$2100$1975$1875$2250$3100$2550$2550$2700$3000$3300$3300$4000
Last updated 9/12/2024
363 Properties Available for Rent

Explore the Neighborhood

There are 557 restaurants, 97 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Fishtown neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Mercy Street Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store

    •

    0.2 miles

    2500 E York St

  • GROCERY
    Garrisons Grocery Store

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.3 miles

    2315 Memphis St

  • GROCERY
    The Richmond Shops

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    •

    0.3 miles

    2497 Aramingo Avenue

  • GROCERY
    Richmond Bottle Shop

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Beer Store, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    •

    0.3 miles

    2401 Aramingo Ave

  • GROCERY
    Iga

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    •

    0.3 miles

    2497 Aramingo Ave

  • SHOPPING
    Port Richmond Village Shpg Center

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    •

    0.3 miles

    2423 Aramingo Ave

Fishtown Apartments and Rentals

363 Rental properties in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.

  • The Piazza property

    Contact for Price

    The Piazza

    1–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    Contact for Availability

  • Dwell 2nd Street property

    $1,540+

    Dwell 2nd Street

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    460–1261 Sqft

    3 Units Available

  • Avant property

    $1,545+

    Avant

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    440–835 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Piazza Alta property

    $1,695+

    Piazza Alta

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–4 Baths

    450–2080 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Hagert and York Apartments property

    $1,330+

    Hagert and York Apartments

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    434–944 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • The Weaver property

    $1,299+

    The Weaver

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    437–986 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

363 Properties Available for Rent

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
3.7%
1.5%
utilities
0.2%
7.8%
food
2.4%
2.9%
transportation
0.6%
6.6%
healthcare
0.6%
5.9%

Fishtown Demographics

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Fishtown Reviews

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  • Mostly Older Buildings

    No

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 5 renters

363 Properties Available for Rent

Fishtown Transportation

walk bike and transit

Walker’s Paradise

90/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Biker’s Paradise

92/100
Bike Score®

Good Transit

65/100
1 bus stop, 5 train stops, 3 other stops

SEPTA Route 43 Stop ID

Bus Stop

Columbia Avenue

SEPTA Berks Station

Train Stop

1900 N Front St

Aramingo & Lehigh Avenues

Other

2699 Aramingo Ave

Source: foursquare.com

Fishtown Schools

363 Properties Available for Rent