Average Rent in 19121, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical 19121, Philadelphia, PA Rents

19121 rentals average $1,323 for a studio rental to $2,148 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $308 (35.55%) year-over-year from $865 to $1,173. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-1.09%) year-over-year from $1,314 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.80%) year-over-year from $1,500 to $1,488. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.79%) year-over-year from $1,786 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $52 (-2.37%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,148. 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 0.78% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.14% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$30.97	$1,173	$865 (35.55%)	$1,133 (3.49%)
1 BR	$20.98	$1,300	$1,314 (-1.09%)	$1,232 (5.52%)
2 BR	$18.24	$1,488	$1,500 (-0.80%)	$1,420 (4.79%)
3 BR	$15.59	$1,800	$1,786 (0.79%)	$1,898 (-5.18%)
4+ BR	$15.03	$2,148	$2,200 (-2.37%)	$2,692 (-20.22%)

Historical Rents in 19121, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near 19121

There are a total of 5 cities nearby 19121. The average rent in 19121 is currently $1,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,278, 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 $2,226 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 2.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 19121, Philadelphia, PA are about 22.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.11% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near 19121, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,204	$1,409	$1,278
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,435	$1,725	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,695	$1,825	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$1,300	$1,600	$1,870	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,465	$2,226

Top Neighborhoods Near 19121

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near 19121. Some of these neighborhoods include Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Cobbs Creek, and East Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 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 $1,800 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 19121's average rent, which is only $1,700. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 19121, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,375 per month. Whereas, at $2,859 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
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,350	$1,375
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$795	$1,285	$1,325	$1,450
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,295	$1,550	$1,475
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,395	$1,795	$1,480
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,350	$1,500	$1,525
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,200	$1,450	$1,600
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,660	$1,600
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,073	$1,465	$1,975	$1,613
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,578	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,525	$1,662	$1,988	$1,679
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,515	$1,599	$1,900	$1,700
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,198	$1,525	$1,895	$1,763
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,320	$1,698	$1,795
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,250	$1,573	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,900	$1,650	$1,800
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,240	$1,598	$1,895	$1,995
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,251	$1,400	$1,900	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,875	$2,850	$2,008
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,750	$2,365	$2,030
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,516	$1,848	$2,400	$2,098
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$2,028	$3,028	$2,101
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$2,125	$2,803	$2,125
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$1,732	$2,346	$2,148
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,674	$2,196	$3,463	$2,250
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$2,245	$3,670	$2,290
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$1,650	$2,500	$2,325
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,379	$1,603	$2,395	$2,337
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,160	$2,477	$3,085	$2,454
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,826	$2,465	$3,948	$2,578
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$2,627	$3,662	$2,859

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 $2,300. 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 $1,278. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,805, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by 19121, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 13.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 23.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is 34.41% 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	$875	$1,204	$1,409	$1,278
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,298	$1,400	$1,650
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,695	$1,825	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,465	$2,226
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,562	$2,000	$2,300
Camden, NJ	$1,100	$1,560	$2,000	$2,350
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,720	$2,500	$2,498
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,600	$2,200	$2,600
Mercer, NJ	$1,750	$1,750	$2,375	$2,650
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,275	$2,675	$2,805

Top Zipcodes Near 19121

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near 19121, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. 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 $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,173. That's at least $33 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 $1,548 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 per month. Which comes out to $23 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	$1,721	$2,416	$3,750	$2,578
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,481	$1,815	$2,400	$1,995
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,152	$1,400	$1,745	$1,675
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$1,967	$2,448	$2,100
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,995	$2,950	$2,058
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,318	$1,548	$2,100	$2,000
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,320	$1,523	$1,845	$1,800
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,745	$2,600	$2,100
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,730	$2,195	$2,810	$2,345
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,323	$1,595	$1,480

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 $1,700. 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 $1,323 and an average price per square feet of $30.97. There are a total of 4 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 $1,299 and an average price per square feet of $20.98. There are a total of 25 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 $1,488 and an average price per square feet of $18.24. There are a total of 76 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 0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in 19121, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.