Average Rent in 19121, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical 19121, Philadelphia, PA Rents

19121 rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $320 (32.82%) year-over-year from $975 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $222 (-16.17%) year-over-year from $1,372 to $1,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-5.60%) year-over-year from $1,642 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (1.50%) year-over-year from $1,773 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $150 (7.33%) year-over-year from $2,050 to $2,200. 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 up by 13.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.71% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.97	$1,295	$975 (32.82%)	$1,183 (9.44%)
1 BR	$16.80	$1,150	$1,372 (-16.17%)	$1,292 (-11.01%)
2 BR	$18.00	$1,550	$1,642 (-5.60%)	$1,517 (2.20%)
3 BR	$14.84	$1,800	$1,773 (1.50%)	$1,753 (2.71%)
4+ BR	$14.91	$2,200	$2,050 (7.33%)	$2,160 (1.85%)

Historical Rents in 19121, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near 19121

There are a total of 6 cities nearby 19121. The average rent in 19121 is currently $1,797 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,325, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 19121, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,205 per month.

Let's compare 19121, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 2.70% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 19121, Philadelphia, PA are about 15.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near 19121, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$990	$1,231	$1,437	$1,325
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,450	$1,700	$1,750
Camden, NJ	$1,750	$1,500	$1,575	$1,773
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,725	$1,895	$1,821
Trenton, NJ	$6,000	$1,325	$1,825	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,890	$2,510	$2,205

Top Neighborhoods Near 19121

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near 19121. Some of these neighborhoods include Belmont, Germantown, and East Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near 19121, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near 19121, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 19121's average rent, which is only $1,695. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 19121, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,313 per month. Whereas, at $2,710 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 19121. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,145	$1,400	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,447	$1,795	$1,480
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,298	$1,498	$1,500
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,200	$1,280	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,350	$1,550	$1,563
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,279	$1,595	$1,598
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,208	$1,497	$1,600
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,488	$2,050	$1,637
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,620	$2,025	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,650	$2,150	$1,675
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,798	$1,650	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,285	$1,583	$1,900	$1,800
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$1,650	$1,975	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,249	$1,375	$1,850	$1,850
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,373	$1,625	$1,998
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,513	$2,000	$2,000
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,361	$1,750	$2,400	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,875	$1,908	$2,600	$2,008
West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA	$1,090	$1,577	$2,108	$2,017
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,865	$2,343	$2,060
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,950	$2,300	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,083	$2,795	$2,100
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$2,064	$2,838	$2,104
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,505	$2,325	$2,150
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,672	$2,190	$3,236	$2,193
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,639	$2,285	$3,200	$2,304
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,296	$2,414	$3,232	$2,344
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,451	$1,575	$2,600	$2,375
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,832	$2,575	$3,898	$2,578
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$2,691	$3,045	$2,710

Top Counties Near 19121

There are a total of 11 counties located by 19121, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,325. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by 19121, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 5.41% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 39.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 31.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$990	$1,231	$1,437	$1,325
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,300	$1,423	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,725	$1,895	$1,821
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,890	$2,510	$2,205
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$1,950	$2,250
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,600	$2,000	$2,300
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,560	$2,195	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	N/A	$1,775	$2,200	$2,595
Mercer, NJ	$2,650	$1,823	$2,400	$2,700
Lower Merion, PA	N/A	$1,645	$2,600	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near 19121

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near 19121, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,850. A total of 11 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,163 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,625 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,175. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 19121, Philadelphia, PA is $1,640 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,017 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 19121, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,418	$3,824	$2,445
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,895	$2,200	$1,995
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,246	$1,479	$1,923	$1,675
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,967	$2,663	$2,100
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$2,047	$2,803	$2,095
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,500	$2,060	$1,900
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,543	$1,800	$1,795
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,798	$2,600	$2,045
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,698	$2,008	$2,700	$2,175
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,425	$1,723	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions - 19121 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 19121, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for 19121, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,695. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 19121, 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 19121, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in 19121, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $30.97. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 19121.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 19121, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $16.80. There are a total of 50 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 19121.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 19121, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,524 and an average price per square feet of $18.00. There are a total of 95 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 19121.

How have rent prices in 19121, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 19121, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.33%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 19121, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.