Average Rent in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA Rents

South Philadelphia West rentals average $1,038 for a studio rental to $2,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,545, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $260 (-14.59%) year-over-year from $1,783 to $1,523. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (2.36%) year-over-year from $1,270 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.92%) year-over-year from $1,536 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $37 (2.08%) year-over-year from $1,763 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $313 (-14.03%) year-over-year from $2,233 to $1,920. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 41.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.83	$1,523	$1,783 (-14.59%)	$1,331 (14.43%)
1 BR	$1.83	$1,300	$1,270 (2.36%)	$1,164 (11.67%)
2 BR	$1.63	$1,550	$1,536 (0.92%)	$1,333 (16.25%)
3 BR	$1.75	$1,800	$1,763 (2.08%)	$1,574 (14.35%)
4+ BR	$1.38	$1,920	$2,233 (-14.03%)	$1,899 (1.10%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 5 cities nearby South Philadelphia West. The average rent in South Philadelphia West is currently $2,279 per month. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,645, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 29.35% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.41% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA are about 28.71% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,548	$1,400	$1,995	$1,645
Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,675	$1,825	$1,800
Lansdale, PA	$1,750	$2,236	$2,490	$2,279
King of Prussia, PA	N/A	$2,149	$2,806	$2,692
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Germantown, and Kingsessing. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,873 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,873. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia West's average rent, which is only $1,545. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,375 per month. Whereas, at $2,575 average rent per month, Logan Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Philadelphia West. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,138	$1,350	$1,375
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,160	$1,342	$1,740	$1,400
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,200	$1,500	$1,450
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,285	$1,198	$1,585	$1,584
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,600	$1,850	$1,650
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,213	$1,445	$1,625	$1,650
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,224	$1,395	$1,773	$1,675
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,373	$1,695	$1,695
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,745	$1,595	$1,745
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,550	$1,795	$1,750
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,470	$1,600	$1,775
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,800	$1,750	$1,835
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$1,613	$1,795	$1,863
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,705	$2,350	$1,873
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$913	$1,250	$1,895	$1,895
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,335	$1,880	$2,575	$1,900
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,975	$2,700	$2,020
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,625	$2,675	$2,025
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$2,019	$3,005	$2,110
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,368	$1,788	$2,175
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,590	$2,186	$3,372	$2,178
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,409	$1,695	$2,215	$2,186
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$2,100	$3,228	$2,200
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,588	$2,250	$2,250
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,292	$2,555	$4,114	$2,405
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,713	$2,442	$3,119	$2,493
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,673	$2,515	$3,760	$2,575

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 27 counties located by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Delaware, PA, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,526. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 17.08% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 32.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 32.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,675	$1,825	$1,800
Delaware, PA	$1,075	$1,200	$1,700	$2,195
Camden, NJ	$1,130	$1,550	$1,950	$2,250
Montgomery, PA	$1,750	$2,002	$2,325	$2,452
Burlington, NJ	N/A	$1,675	$2,150	$2,600
Gloucester, NJ	$1,300	$1,460	$1,800	$2,800
Bucks, PA	$2,025	$1,800	$2,295	$2,800
Mercer, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,771. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19140, Philadelphia, PA at $1,238 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,900 per month is 08028, Glassboro, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,195. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is $1,502 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,798 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,283	$1,550	$1,595
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,554	$2,098	$1,795
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$838	$1,345	$1,648	$1,625
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,325	$1,500	$1,500
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,213	$1,798	$2,300	$2,250
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,608	$2,295	$3,450	$2,333
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,272	$1,850	$1,892	$2,000
19102, Philadelphia, PA	$1,613	$2,225	$3,377	$2,295
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,900	$2,660	$1,935
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,948	$2,685	$2,078

Frequently Asked Questions - South Philadelphia West Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,545. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,038 and an average price per square feet of $2.83. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,265 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $1.63. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

How have rent prices in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,236/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.