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 $1,429. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $1,700. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Philadelphia, PA is $2,000.

Studio

$1,225


1 bed

$1,429


2 beds

$1,700


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

Jul 24 2024Sep 07 2024Oct 23 2024Dec 08 2024Jan 23 2025Mar 10 2025Apr 25 2025Jun 09 2025Aug 10 2025$1,110$1,310$1,510$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Philadelphia

The monthly rent for apartments in Philadelphia, PA ranges from $500 to $2,500+.

$500 - $1,000

$1,000 - $1,500

$1,500 - $2,000

$2,000 - $2,500

$2,500+

What is the average apartment size in Philadelphia?

The average size of a Philadelphia, PA apartment is 749 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 (41.45%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (10.73%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.66%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 16.16%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Brewerytown*$1,468$1,673$2,300
Center City$1,395$1,725$2,595$3,650
East Falls*$1,399$1,625*
Fairmount*$1,675$2,050$2,795
Fishtown$1,368$1,550$1,995$2,548
Germantown$960$1,295$1,475*
Manayunk*$1,738$2,003$2,395
Mount Airy*$1,306$1,831$2,250
North Philadelphia$1,400$1,528$1,775$2,150
Northeast Philadelphia*$1,200$1,500$1,650
Northern Liberties$1,617$2,009$2,450$3,219
Old City$1,538$1,879$2,250*
Port Richmond*$1,528$2,121*
Rittenhouse Square$1,395$1,710$3,099*
Roxborough*$1,446$1,750$2,500
University City$1,123$1,488$1,885$2,190
Washington Square West$1,485$1,856**
West Philadelphia$950$1,213$1,525$1,875

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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