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 $1,500 for a studio rental to $23,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,295, or roughly $40 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $151 (-8.64%) year-over-year from $1,746 to $1,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $139 (6.66%) year-over-year from $2,086 to $2,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $70 (-2.35%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $2,913. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $4,063 (78.39%) year-over-year from $5,183 to $9,245. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17,150 (270.08%) year-over-year from $6,350 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 0.68% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.23% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 56.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.22% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$48.15	$1,595	$1,746 (-8.64%)	$1,552 (2.80%)
1 BR	$39.41	$2,225	$2,086 (6.66%)	$1,907 (16.70%)
2 BR	$38.94	$2,913	$2,983 (-2.35%)	$3,193 (-8.78%)
3 BR	$34.69	$9,245	$5,183 (78.39%)	$4,176 (121.41%)
4+ BR	$53.66	$23,500	$6,350 (270.08%)	$3,950 (494.94%)

Historical Rents in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Center City West

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Center City West. The average rent in Center City West is currently $2,100 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,550 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 22.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.14% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 43.55% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.96% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,700	$1,425	$1,698	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,401	$1,725	$1,895	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,300	$1,825	$2,000
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,800	$2,250	$2,200
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,978	$2,650	$2,300
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Center City West

There are a total of 36 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Overbrook, Germantown, and Cobbs Creek. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 36 total 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 $1,760 per month. A total of 34 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Center City West's average rent, which is actually $2,295. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,682 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
Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,250	$1,400	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,425	$1,750	$1,450
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,198	$1,500	$1,500
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,295	$1,600	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,475	$1,575	$1,528
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,248	$1,600	$1,545
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,461	$1,650	$1,550
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,277	$1,500	$1,598
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,338	$1,600	$1,600
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,465	$2,200	$1,644
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,613	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$1,670	$2,150	$1,675
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,318	$2,352	$3,158	$1,699
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,258	$1,453	$1,750	$1,713
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,598	$1,975	$1,725
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,610	$1,750	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,513	$1,850	$1,800
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,548	$1,787	$2,100	$1,900
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,525	$1,984	$3,019	$1,994
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,426	$1,800	$2,383	$1,995
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,740	$2,042	$2,000	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,540	$2,000	$2,728	$2,000
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,775	$1,395	$1,600	$2,013
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,989	$2,550	$2,095
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$2,100	$3,074	$2,119
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,650	$2,313	$2,198
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,297	$1,650	$2,400	$2,225
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$2,098	$2,835	$2,250
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,578	$3,817	$2,495
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,110	$2,697	$3,075	$2,682

Top Counties Near Center City West

There are a total of 13 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Upper Darby, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and West Chester, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Upper Darby, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,795, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 30.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 24.36% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 33.23% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Upper Darby, PA	$888	$1,145	$1,400	$1,500
Philadelphia, PA	$1,401	$1,725	$1,895	$1,800
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,800	$2,250	$2,200
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,495	$1,900	$2,300
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,978	$2,650	$2,300
Camden, NJ	$1,448	$1,500	$2,000	$2,350
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,973	$2,330	$2,355
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,700	$2,300	$2,500
Burlington, NJ	$1,325	$1,637	$2,200	$2,500
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,955	$2,590	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near Center City West

There are a total of 31 zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. A total of 23 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 $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,750 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,140. That's at least $28 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 $1,575 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,995 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	$1,762	$2,395	$3,707	$2,375
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,285	$2,048	$2,998	$2,195
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,850	$2,438	$1,983
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$1,575	$1,995	$1,800
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,495	$1,882	$1,675
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,648	$2,000	$2,818	$2,195
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,997	$2,542	$2,095
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,444	$1,875	$2,590	$2,064
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,373	$1,495	$1,795	$1,760
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,110	$1,263	$1,500	$1,650

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 $2,295. 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $48.15. There are a total of 29 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 $2,248 and an average price per square feet of $39.41. There are a total of 180 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 $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $38.94. There are a total of 31 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.78% 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 $1,836/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.