What is the average apartment size in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA?

The average size for a Frankford, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 692 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Frankford?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Frankford is $1,099 per month, a 4.28% decrease from last years average of $1,148.

What is the average apartment size in Frankford?

The typical apartment in Frankford offers about 692 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Frankford, Philadelphia, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Frankford?

The typical rent budget in Frankford ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Frankford?

In Frankford, 38% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Frankford is $1,099, a 4.28% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,148.

One-bedroom apartments provide 708 square feet for $1,071, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,274 offer 742 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: April 14, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,099	692 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,071	708 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,274	742 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Frankford, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA have decreased by 4.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,148 to $1,099.

What's the typical rent budget in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA (70%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA?

3,123 or 38% of the households in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA are renter-occupied while 5,166 or 62% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Frankford?

Frankford $1,099/month

Ogontz $1,106/month

Tioga $1,171/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,988/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Frankford?

Hawthorne $3,116/month

University City $3,292/month

Society Hill $3,437/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Society Hill	$3,437
University City	$3,292
Hawthorne	$3,116
Center City West	$2,897
North Philadelphia	$2,646
Powelton Village	$2,606
Rittenhouse Square	$2,525
Passyunk Square	$2,421
Logan Square	$2,418
Northern Liberties	$2,405
Old City	$2,294
Southwest Center City	$2,274
West Poplar	$2,272
Olde Kensington	$2,224
Manayunk	$2,218
Market East	$2,193
Spring Garden	$2,168
East Poplar	$2,141
Fishtown	$2,116
Kensington South	$2,100
Washington Square West	$2,010
Callowhill	$1,974
Mill Creek	$1,937
Chestnut Hill	$1,919
Paradise	$1,879
Cabot	$1,863
East Torresdale	$1,828
Norris Square	$1,818
Central Roxborough	$1,801
Spruce Hill	$1,782
Mantua	$1,746
East Kensington	$1,727
Francisville	$1,725
Brewerytown	$1,725
Packer Park	$1,718
Wynnefield Heights	$1,713
Garden Court	$1,710
Upper Roxborough	$1,667
Andorra	$1,666
Wynnefield	$1,637
East Falls	$1,620
Overbrook Farms	$1,612
Parkwood	$1,569
Point Breeze	$1,561
Somerton	$1,518
West Mount Airy	$1,502
Wissahickon	$1,489
West Torresdale	$1,485
Bustleton	$1,485
Holmesburg	$1,485
Millbrook	$1,483
Germantown	$1,468
Fox Chase	$1,453
Cecil B Moore	$1,451
Oxford Circle	$1,435
Kensington	$1,428
Winchester	$1,406
Rhawnhurst	$1,397
Melrose Park Gardens	$1,392
Tacony	$1,385
Bells Corner	$1,365
East Mount Airy	$1,363
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,355
Burholme	$1,352
Cobbs Creek	$1,346
East Oak Lane	$1,339
Cedarbrook	$1,332
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
West Oak Lane	$1,294
Olney	$1,281
Lexington	$1,271
Fern Rock	$1,269
Cedar Park	$1,256
Logan	$1,226
Walnut Hill	$1,176
Tioga	$1,171
Ogontz	$1,106
Frankford	$1,099

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Frankford is 34% lower than in Andorra

$1,099

Frankford rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,099

$1,666

Andorra rent is 52% higher than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,666

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Frankford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.