Average Rent in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA Rents

South Philadelphia East rentals average $1,598 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,250 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,725, or roughly $25 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $141 (16.94%) year-over-year from $834 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (14.61%) year-over-year from $1,483 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,209 (72.59%) year-over-year from $1,666 to $2,875. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (3.30%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,980. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $710 (34.83%) year-over-year from $2,040 to $2,750. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 30.93% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.14	$1,700	$1,483 (14.61%)	$1,350 (25.93%)
2 BR	$25.94	$2,875	$1,666 (72.59%)	$1,598 (79.87%)
3 BR	$25.28	$1,980	$1,917 (3.30%)	$1,883 (5.13%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 6 cities nearby South Philadelphia East. The average rent in South Philadelphia East is currently $2,100 per month. 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 South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,550 per month.

Let's compare South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.50% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA are about 5.82% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near South Philadelphia East, 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 South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 36 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia East. 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 South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,798 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,798. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia East's average rent, which is only $1,725. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia East, 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 South Philadelphia East. 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
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
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,540	$2,000	$2,728	$2,000
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,740	$2,042	$2,000	$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
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$2,248	$3,295	$2,295
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 South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 13 counties located by South Philadelphia East, 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 one county has 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 South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is 6.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is 11.39% more affordable 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 South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 31 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. A total of 13 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 South Philadelphia East, 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 South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$1,496	$1,549	$1,900	$1,757
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,241	$1,385	$1,699	$1,675
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,444	$1,875	$2,590	$2,064
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$1,575	$1,995	$1,800
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,285	$2,048	$2,998	$2,195
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,762	$2,395	$3,707	$2,375
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,648	$2,000	$2,818	$2,195
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,495	$1,882	$1,675
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,013	$1,350	$1,598	$1,500
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,997	$2,542	$2,095

Frequently Asked Questions - South Philadelphia East Average Rents

What is the average rent price in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,725. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Philadelphia East, 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 South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,598 and an average price per square feet of $21.14. There are a total of 26 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia East.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $25.94. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia East.

How have rent prices in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.73%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,380/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.