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 $1,750 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,390 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,905, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $12 (1.21%) year-over-year from $963 to $975. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $396 (29.23%) year-over-year from $1,354 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $183 (10.09%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $502 (25.75%) year-over-year from $1,948 to $2,450. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $353 (17.30%) year-over-year from $2,038 to $2,390. 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 25.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.14% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$27.96	$1,750	$1,354 (29.23%)	$1,200 (45.83%)
2 BR	$27.33	$2,000	$1,817 (10.09%)	$1,407 (42.18%)
3 BR	$22.03	$2,450	$1,948 (25.75%)	$1,857 (31.96%)
4+ BR	$21.24	$2,390	$2,038 (17.30%)	$1,750 (36.57%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 5 cities nearby South Philadelphia East. The average rent in South Philadelphia East is currently $1,800 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,390, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,221 per month.

Let's compare South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 8.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA are about 12.50% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.37% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,223	$1,423	$1,390
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,448	$1,750	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,700	$1,825	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$1,300	$1,600	$1,650	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,455	$2,221

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia East. Some of these neighborhoods include Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Cobbs Creek, and East Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 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 $1,856 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,856. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than South Philadelphia East's average rent, which is actually $1,905. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia East, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $2,875 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
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,325	$1,400
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$798	$1,295	$1,298	$1,450
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,295	$1,548	$1,463
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,395	$1,795	$1,484
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,350	$1,500	$1,525
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,088	$1,465	$1,895	$1,548
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,545	$1,550
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,200	$1,478	$1,600
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,578	$2,038	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,525	$1,662	$1,985	$1,675
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,499	$1,900	$1,800
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,198	$1,527	$1,885	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,850	$1,662	$1,800
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,325	$1,922	$1,823
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,300	$1,550	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,228	$1,399	$1,950	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,260	$1,595	$1,895	$2,000
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,440	$1,750	$2,370	$2,067
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,531	$1,850	$2,495	$2,100
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$2,029	$3,058	$2,105
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$2,110	$2,795	$2,115
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$1,732	$2,391	$2,195
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,895	$2,846	$2,250
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,695	$2,195	$3,446	$2,255
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,545	$2,423	$2,263
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$2,235	$3,670	$2,285
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$1,650	$2,500	$2,325
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,185	$2,464	$3,080	$2,453
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,841	$2,480	$3,915	$2,588
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,738	$2,636	$3,581	$2,875

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 12 counties located by South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,236. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,390. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Radnor, 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 8.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,223	$1,423	$1,390
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,298	$1,400	$1,675
Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$1,700	$1,825	$1,800
New Castle, DE	$1,250	$1,435	$1,800	$2,150
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,455	$2,221
Camden, NJ	$1,150	$1,535	$2,000	$2,250
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,591	$2,000	$2,300
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,725	$2,400	$2,525
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,600	$2,200	$2,600
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,250	$2,663	$2,750

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia East

There are a total of 28 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,825. A total of 16 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 $3,600 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,186. That's at least $32 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 $1,547 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 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	$1,735	$1,698	$1,900	$1,898
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,196	$1,338	$1,899	$1,800
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,560	$1,675	$2,600	$2,075
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,318	$1,489	$2,100	$2,000
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$2,035	$2,873	$2,065
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,726	$2,413	$3,728	$2,585
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,710	$2,155	$2,788	$2,345
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,176	$1,441	$1,700	$1,645
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,200	$1,498	$1,550
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$1,988	$2,400	$2,100

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 $1,905. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $27.96. There are a total of 21 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $27.33. There are a total of 24 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26% 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 $1,524/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.