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 $1,488 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,111, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $390 (-21.37%) year-over-year from $1,827 to $1,437. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $144 (7.75%) year-over-year from $1,861 to $2,005. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $616 (23.34%) year-over-year from $2,639 to $3,255. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,919 (44.58%) year-over-year from $4,306 to $6,225. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,873 (135.37%) year-over-year from $2,122 to $4,995. 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 17.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.73% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 51.48% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.85	$1,437	$1,827 (-21.37%)	$1,951 (-26.36%)
1 BR	$2.83	$2,005	$1,861 (7.75%)	$1,473 (36.09%)
2 BR	$3.16	$3,255	$2,639 (23.34%)	$1,981 (64.28%)
3 BR	$3.39	$6,225	$4,306 (44.58%)	$3,545 (75.60%)

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 $2,207 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,600, 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 $3,000 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 9.11% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 45.78% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 61.45% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,045	$1,600	$1,895	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,353	$1,685	$1,833	$1,800
Lansdale, PA	$2,358	$2,207	$2,952	$2,207
King of Prussia, PA	$1,663	$2,055	$2,583	$2,371
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Center City West

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Haddington, Cobbs Creek, and Germantown. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Haddington has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,011 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Center City West. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,175	$1,275	$1,300
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,000	$1,350	$1,350
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,256	$1,850	$1,425
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,195	$1,450	$1,500
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,250	$1,550	$1,500
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,265	$1,625	$1,625
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,449	$1,650	$1,650
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,600	$1,900	$1,650
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,228	$1,420	$1,600	$1,695
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,167	$1,595	$1,800	$1,768
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,315	$1,385	$1,800	$1,795
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$910	$1,060	$1,850	$1,800
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,329	$1,695	$2,322	$1,813
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,815	$2,375	$1,850
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,840	$1,732	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,410	$1,560	$1,950	$1,900
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,321	$1,695	$2,195	$1,913
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$1,246	$1,640	$1,800	$1,931
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,800	$1,498	$1,950
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,423	$1,973	$1,950
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,763	$2,200	$1,998
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,838	$2,050
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,572	$2,142	$3,175	$2,100
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,766	$2,116	$3,038	$2,160
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,499	$1,828	$2,200	$2,200
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,340	$1,598	$2,350
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,710	$2,100	$3,567	$2,395
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,653	$2,350	$3,445	$2,477
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,343	$2,980	$4,297	$3,011

Top Counties Near Center City West

There are a total of 29 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Lansdale, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,279. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Wilmington, DE. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Glassboro, NJ is the most expensive county by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 1.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 17.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 39.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,045	$1,600	$1,895	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,353	$1,685	$1,833	$1,800
Lansdale, PA	$2,358	$2,207	$2,952	$2,207
Lower Merion, PA	$1,733	$1,790	$2,350	$2,350
Upper Merion, PA	$1,663	$2,055	$2,546	$2,371
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Center City West

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,795. A total of 18 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19139, Philadelphia, PA at $1,335 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,000 per month is 08028, Glassboro, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,298. That's at least $3 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 $1,595 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,898 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart 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	$1,595	$2,160	$3,495	$2,200
19102, Philadelphia, PA	$1,495	$2,147	$3,225	$2,185
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,911	$2,748	$1,995
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,489	$1,800	$2,200	$2,198
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,524	$1,895	$1,795
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,303	$2,468	$1,900	$2,163
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,995	$2,850	$2,200
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,607	$2,200	$1,800
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,148	$1,775	$2,350	$2,058
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,495	$1,750	$1,695

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 $2,111. 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 $1,488 and an average price per square feet of $3.85. There are a total of 27 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 $2,095 and an average price per square feet of $2.83. There are a total of 107 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 $3,495 and an average price per square feet of $3.16. There are a total of 27 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 -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.45% 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 $1,689/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.