Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Olney, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Olney

$1,295/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Olney is $1,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Olney

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Olney rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Olney, Philadelphia, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Olney, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Olney have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Olney, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Olney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Olney is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Olney run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$1,050

9%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,575

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,800

24%

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Studio

Average rent

$850

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Olney, Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Olney, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Olney and Hunting Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Olney

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olney, Philadelphia, PA is 2% lower than the median rent in Hunting Park, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Olney, Philadelphia, PA

5526 N Mascher St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Olney apartment for rent in Philadelphia

APARTMENT - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

5526 N Mascher St #1stFL, Philadelphia, PA 19120

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

258 Rosemar St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Olney house for rent in Philadelphia

258 Rosemar Street - 1

258 Rosemar St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19120

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

House for rent

Available Jul 1

254 W Sheldon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Olney townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

SINGLE_FAMILY - PHILADELPHIA, PA

254 W Sheldon St, Philadelphia, PA 19120

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Olney, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Olney rental market.

How much is rent in Olney?

The average rent in Olney is $1,295 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Olney?

Average rent prices in Olney have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Olney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Olney is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Olney?

To comfortably afford rent in Olney, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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