Quick answer
Brownstones, Fairmount Park edge, quieter, families; 1BR $1,600–2,100
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Fairmount / Art Museum, Philadelphia
Brownstones, Fairmount Park edge, quieter, families; 1BR $1,600–2,100
Philadelphia Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,800/mo
Median 2BR rent
$2,350/mo
Median home price
$280K
Avg utilities
$155/mo
City-wide medians. Fairmount / Art Museum rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Philadelphia breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
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Fishtown
Bars, coffee shops, murals, artists, most gentrified neighborhood, high energy; 1BR $1,700–2,200
Rittenhouse Square
Park-centric, upscale, most walkable, excellent restaurants; 1BR $2,000–2,700
Graduate Hospital / Point Breeze
Rapidly gentrifying, close to Penn/Jefferson, affordable, rowhouses; 1BR $1,500–1,900
Old City / Society Hill
Historic core, cobblestone streets, galleries, bars, walkable; 1BR $1,800–2,400
South Philly
Italian Market, working class roots, Eagles culture, affordable; 1BR $1,400–1,800
Chestnut Hill / Mt. Airy
Leafy northwest neighborhoods, walkable village, diverse, excellent schools; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairmount / Art Museum a good neighborhood in Philadelphia?
Brownstones, Fairmount Park edge, quieter, families; 1BR $1,600–2,100
What is the rent in Fairmount / Art Museum, Philadelphia?
Philadelphia citywide median 1BR rent is $1,800/mo. Fairmount / Art Museum pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Philadelphia often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Fairmount / Art Museum in Philadelphia known for?
Brownstones, Fairmount Park edge, quieter, families; 1BR $1,600–2,100
How does Fairmount / Art Museum compare to other Philadelphia neighborhoods?
Fairmount / Art Museum is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Other options include Fishtown, Rittenhouse Square, Graduate Hospital / Point Breeze.
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