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 $1,458 for a studio rental to $0 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,105, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $37 (-2.49%) year-over-year from $1,502 to $1,465. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (6.98%) year-over-year from $1,907 to $2,040. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $323 (11.35%) year-over-year from $2,842 to $3,165. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,543 (56.90%) year-over-year from $4,469 to $7,013. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15,633 (837.50%) year-over-year from $1,867 to $17,500. 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 down by 16.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.17% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 117.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.90	$1,465	$1,502 (-2.49%)	$1,771 (-17.28%)
1 BR	$2.81	$2,040	$1,907 (6.98%)	$1,548 (31.75%)
2 BR	$3.35	$3,165	$2,842 (11.35%)	$2,071 (52.86%)
3 BR	$3.79	$7,013	$4,469 (56.90%)	$3,569 (96.47%)

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 $2,356 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 6.17% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.82% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 42.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 64.03% 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	$1,548	$1,550	$1,895	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,371	$1,695	$1,833	$1,800
Lansdale, PA	$1,993	$2,356	$3,155	$2,356
King of Prussia, PA	$2,045	$2,097	$2,691	$2,393
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Center City West

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Haddington, Cobbs Creek, and Kingsessing. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight 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 $3,025 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	$1,077	$1,200	$1,275	$1,300
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,138	$1,400	$1,400
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,250	$1,500	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,028	$1,338	$1,944	$1,408
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,195	$1,584	$1,500
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,265	$1,595	$1,550
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,595	$1,875	$1,630
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,213	$1,425	$1,600	$1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,398	$1,674	$1,695
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,500	$1,800	$1,750
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$1,425	$1,795	$1,780
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,475	$1,673	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,420	$1,500	$1,995	$1,850
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,665	$1,550	$1,850
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,438	$1,695	$2,353	$1,855
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,615	$1,695	$1,892
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,258	$1,895	$2,523	$1,898
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,335	$1,900	$2,680	$2,010
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,108	$3,348	$2,103
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$2,050	$2,988	$2,123
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$1,695	$2,250	$2,148
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,523	$1,805	$2,200	$2,186
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,697	$2,495	$2,200
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,288	$1,800	$2,350
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,665	$2,255	$3,640	$2,350
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$2,150	$3,600	$2,395
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,337	$3,020	$4,357	$3,025

Top Counties Near Center City West

There are a total of 27 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Lower Merion, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,326. 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 19.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 17.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 35.97% 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	$1,548	$1,550	$1,895	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,371	$1,695	$1,833	$1,800
Lower Merion, PA	$1,940	$1,720	$2,350	$2,295
Lansdale, PA	$1,993	$2,356	$3,155	$2,356
Upper Merion, PA	$2,045	$2,097	$2,636	$2,391
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Center City West

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. A total of 17 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19140, Philadelphia, PA at $1,250 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 $1,275. 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 $1,567 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,875 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	$1,628	$2,150	$3,582	$2,200
19102, Philadelphia, PA	$1,570	$2,155	$3,307	$2,195
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,900	$2,698	$1,925
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,503	$1,800	$2,200	$2,146
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,567	$1,970	$1,800
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,312	$2,084	$1,900	$2,111
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$2,008	$2,795	$2,150
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,315	$1,608	$2,200	$1,950
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$1,800	$2,259	$2,100
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,349	$1,495	$1,750	$1,743

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 $2,105. 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 $1,458 and an average price per square feet of $3.90. There are a total of 28 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 $2,063 and an average price per square feet of $2.81. There are a total of 104 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 $3,315 and an average price per square feet of $3.35. There are a total of 33 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.57% 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 $1,684/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.