Average Rent in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA Rents

South Philadelphia West rentals average $1,095 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $608 (-37.30%) year-over-year from $1,631 to $1,023. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $18 (1.46%) year-over-year from $1,257 to $1,275. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (2.25%) year-over-year from $1,516 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (3.60%) year-over-year from $1,689 to $1,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (3.45%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,500. 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 42.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.90% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.90	$1,023	$1,631 (-37.30%)	$2,958 (-65.44%)
1 BR	$0.99	$1,275	$1,257 (1.46%)	$1,182 (7.90%)
2 BR	$1.56	$1,550	$1,516 (2.25%)	$1,480 (4.73%)
3 BR	$1.60	$1,750	$1,689 (3.60%)	$1,416 (23.60%)
4+ BR	$1.36	$2,500	$2,417 (3.45%)	$1,900 (31.58%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 5 cities nearby South Philadelphia West. The average rent in South Philadelphia West is currently $2,371 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 25.57% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.08% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA are about 18.06% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.37% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,045	$1,600	$1,722	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,684	$1,830	$1,800
King of Prussia, PA	$1,680	$2,052	$2,608	$2,371
Lansdale, PA	$2,507	$2,666	$3,342	$2,666
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,600	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West. Some of these neighborhoods include Haddington, Cobbs Creek, and Kingsessing. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,838 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,838. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia West's average rent, which is only $1,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Haddington has the most affordable average rent at $1,345 per month. Whereas, at $3,061 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Philadelphia West. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,175	$1,275	$1,345
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,000	$1,300	$1,350
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,225	$1,550	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,291	$1,850	$1,463
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,198	$1,440	$1,500
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,600	$1,888	$1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,400	$1,652	$1,650
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,228	$1,420	$1,600	$1,651
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$895	$1,168	$1,718	$1,710
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,625	$1,750	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,161	$1,585	$1,800	$1,768
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,315	$1,375	$1,800	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,329	$1,695	$2,250	$1,800
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,773	$2,305	$1,815
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,800	$1,458	$1,825
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,840	$1,700	$1,850
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$1,246	$1,535	$1,700	$1,900
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,569	$1,925	$1,900
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,400	$1,963	$1,985
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,158	$1,689	$2,195	$1,995
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,900	$2,785	$2,095
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,567	$2,144	$2,575	$2,102
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$2,098	$3,400	$2,110
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$2,130	$3,012	$2,172
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,688	$2,148	$3,539	$2,198
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,700	$2,250	$2,200
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,492	$1,715	$2,200	$2,200
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,280	$1,598	$2,400
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,653	$2,358	$3,547	$2,499
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,423	$3,000	$4,295	$3,061

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 30 counties located by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Delaware, PA, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Gloucester, NJ is the most expensive county by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 8.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 28.69% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 27.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,684	$1,830	$1,800
Delaware, PA	$1,200	$1,350	$1,675	$1,875
Camden, NJ	$1,371	$1,598	$1,850	$2,000
Montgomery, PA	$1,915	$1,972	$2,239	$2,400
Burlington, NJ	N/A	$1,525	$2,100	$2,500
Bucks, PA	$800	$1,750	$2,350	$2,500
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$1,700	$2,800
Mercer, NJ	N/A	$1,795	$2,300	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 27 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,795. A total of 8 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 $1,350 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 $1,300. 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 South Philadelphia 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 $1,855 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$1,265	$1,598	$1,600
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,315	$1,537	$1,900	$1,795
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,338	$1,765	$1,700
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,200	$1,485	$1,395
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,148	$1,775	$2,295	$2,058
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$2,195	$3,473	$2,200
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,321	$2,479	$1,856	$2,107
19102, Philadelphia, PA	$1,497	$2,177	$3,180	$2,195
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,205	$1,911	$2,645	$1,950
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,663	$1,985	$2,780	$2,275

Frequently Asked Questions - South Philadelphia West Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Philadelphia 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,095 and an average price per square feet of $1.90. There are a total of 5 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $0.99. There are a total of 25 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $1.56. There are a total of 45 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.