Average Rent in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Center City West, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Center City West rentals average $1,480 for a studio rental to $23,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,290, or roughly $41 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $653 (-30.60%) year-over-year from $2,133 to $1,480. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $141 (6.62%) year-over-year from $2,134 to $2,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $172 (5.13%) year-over-year from $3,348 to $3,520. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,489 (-24.25%) year-over-year from $6,139 to $4,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,667 (58.43%) year-over-year from $14,833 to $23,500. 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 2.21% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$57.97	$1,480	$2,133 (-30.60%)	$1,863 (-20.55%)
1 BR	$40.08	$2,275	$2,134 (6.62%)	$1,836 (23.89%)
2 BR	$41.62	$3,520	$3,348 (5.13%)	$2,337 (50.61%)
3 BR	$37.65	$4,650	$6,139 (-24.25%)	$9,046 (-48.60%)
4+ BR	$51.69	$23,500	$14,833 (58.43%)	$5,528 (325.09%)

Historical Rents in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Center City West

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Center City West. The average rent in Center City West is currently $1,800 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have 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 Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,226 per month.

Let's compare Center City West, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 12.50% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.73% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 50.27% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 65.52% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Center City West, 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 Center City West

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Cobbs Creek, and East Germantown. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 25 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Center City West's average rent, which is actually $2,290. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Center City West, 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 Center City West. 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
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,499	$1,850	$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
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 Center City West

There are a total of 12 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,263. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 6 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 Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 23.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 29.59% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 45.50% more expensive 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 Center City West

There are a total of 28 zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,798. A total of 21 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 $1,184. 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 Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is $1,535 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,898 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Center City West, 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
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,995	$2,950	$2,058
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,481	$1,815	$2,400	$1,995
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,318	$1,548	$2,100	$2,000
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,152	$1,400	$1,745	$1,675
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,730	$2,195	$2,810	$2,345
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$1,967	$2,448	$2,100
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,745	$2,600	$2,100
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,320	$1,523	$1,845	$1,800
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,323	$1,299	$1,488	$1,700

Frequently Asked Questions - Center City West Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Center City West, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $2,290. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Center City 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 Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,480 and an average price per square feet of $57.97. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Center City West.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,245 and an average price per square feet of $40.08. There are a total of 105 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Center City West.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,670 and an average price per square feet of $41.62. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Center City West.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,832/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.