Philadelphia, PA Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Philadelphia?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Philadelphia, PA is $1,200. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,375. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,695. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,900.

Studio

$1,200


1 bed

$1,375


2 beds

$1,695


3+ beds

$1,900

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Philadelphia

Apartment Rent Ranges in Philadelphia

The monthly rent for apartments in Philadelphia, PA ranges from $100 to $2,900+.

$100 - $800

$800 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,200

$2,200 - $2,900

$2,900+

What is the average apartment size in Philadelphia?

The average size of a Philadelphia, PA apartment is 681 square feet, while the median apartment size for Philadelphia, PA is 685 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Philadelphia, PA (37.54%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (13.5%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 30.48%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 18.48%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Brewerytown$1,344$1,395$1,661$1,925
Center City$1,384$1,799$2,650*
East Falls*$1,250$1,872*
Fairmount$1,308$1,667$1,950$2,400
Fishtown*$1,677$1,945*
Germantown$950$1,338$1,400*
Manayunk*$1,625$2,100$2,295
Mount Airy*$1,395$1,795*
North Philadelphia$1,300$1,525$1,745$1,900
Northeast Philadelphia$900$1,225$1,450$1,675
Northern Liberties$1,500$1,707$2,200*
Old City*$1,870$2,644*
Port Richmond*$1,190$1,637$1,700
Rittenhouse Square*$2,099$2,723*
Roxborough*$1,588$1,800$2,150
University City$1,488$1,625$1,950$2,795
Washington Square West$1,571$1,748**
West Philadelphia$1,113$1,285$1,600$1,650

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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