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 $1,195. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,350. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,600. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,850.

Studio

$1,195


1 bed

$1,350


2 beds

$1,600


3+ beds

$1,850

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 742 square feet, while the median apartment size for Philadelphia, PA is 720 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Philadelphia, PA (36%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (11.04%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.42%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 21.54%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Brewerytown$1,295$1,498$1,698$1,975
Center City$1,369$1,850$2,600*
East Falls*$1,248$1,650$2,300
Fairmount*$1,570$2,045*
Fishtown*$1,855$2,083*
Germantown$1,287$1,250$1,423$1,975
Mount Airy*$1,395$1,800*
North Philadelphia$1,249$1,447$1,660$1,900
Northeast Philadelphia$775$1,200$1,450$1,613
Northern Liberties$1,520$1,798$2,200*
Old City$1,900$1,850**
Port Richmond*$1,292$1,549$1,775
Rittenhouse Square*$1,870$2,650*
Roxborough*$1,420$1,823*
University City$1,500$1,695$1,745$2,343
Washington Square West$1,388$1,873$2,100*
West Philadelphia$1,060$1,225$1,492$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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