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 $1,225. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,435. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,737. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $2,000.

Studio

$1,225


1 bed

$1,435


2 beds

$1,737


3+ beds

$2,000

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 740 square feet, while the median apartment size for Philadelphia, PA is 700 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Philadelphia, PA (40.63%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.75%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.04%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 16.58%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Brewerytown*$1,487$1,700$2,200
Center City$1,370$1,731$2,805$3,295
East Falls*$1,349$1,779$2,323
Fairmount$1,264$1,703$2,050$2,650
Fishtown$1,308$1,508$1,800$2,898
Germantown$980$1,250$1,495*
Manayunk*$1,672$1,825$2,600
Mount Airy*$1,375$1,820$2,250
North Philadelphia$1,450$1,595$1,800$2,200
Northeast Philadelphia*$1,233$1,478$1,650
Northern Liberties$1,555$1,895$2,294$3,295
Old City$1,533$1,825$2,395*
Port Richmond*$1,528$1,763$1,595
Roxborough*$1,433$1,850$2,395
University City$1,198$1,423$1,948$2,173
Washington Square West$1,432$1,803$2,984*
West Philadelphia$1,162$1,350$1,545$1,695

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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