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 $1,300 for a studio rental to $3,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,595, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $225 (20.93%) year-over-year from $1,075 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $59 (4.47%) year-over-year from $1,311 to $1,370. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $33 (-2.03%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $1,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (6.08%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $2,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $628 (23.70%) year-over-year from $2,648 to $3,275. 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 up by 1.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.80% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.18	$1,300	$1,075 (20.93%)	$1,783 (-27.07%)
1 BR	$6.83	$1,370	$1,311 (4.47%)	$1,270 (7.87%)
2 BR	$21.40	$1,600	$1,633 (-2.03%)	$1,536 (4.18%)
3 BR	$19.93	$2,050	$1,933 (6.08%)	$1,763 (16.26%)
4+ BR	$21.30	$3,275	$2,648 (23.70%)	$2,392 (36.93%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 6 cities nearby South Philadelphia West. The average rent in South Philadelphia West is currently $2,150 per month. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,700, 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 $2,650 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 7.71% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 36.88% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA are about 17.55% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.31% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,500	$1,350	$1,698	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,414	$1,735	$1,900	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$1,037	$1,300	$1,850	$2,100
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,750	$2,200	$2,200
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$2,070	$2,685	$2,393
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,650

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West. Some of these neighborhoods include Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Germantown, and Spruce Hill. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 total neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia West's average rent, which is only $1,595. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,100 per month. Whereas, at $2,662 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Philadelphia West. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	$975	$1,025	$1,338	$1,338
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,185	$1,425	$1,625	$1,450
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,563	$2,200	$1,465
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,295	$1,597	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,012	$1,400	$1,500	$1,500
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,248	$1,500	$1,500
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,500	$1,500
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,335	$1,613	$1,522
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,461	$1,575	$1,575
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,298	$1,500	$1,650
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,312	$2,339	$3,207	$1,658
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,603	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,435	$1,725	$2,230	$1,675
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$1,443	$1,795	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,500	$1,875	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,410	$1,599	$1,780	$1,800
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,488	$1,775	$2,075	$1,860
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,750	$2,400	$1,950
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,974	$2,973	$1,974
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,540	$2,000	$2,500	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,475	$1,975	$2,000
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,652	$2,094	$3,000	$2,094
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,571	$2,017	$2,654	$2,095
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,395	$1,595	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,979	$2,650	$2,115
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,332	$1,695	$2,325	$2,245
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,505	$2,245	$3,355	$2,280
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,416	$1,698	$2,613	$2,345
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,523	$3,752	$2,455
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,116	$2,621	$3,350	$2,662

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 12 counties located by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Upper Darby, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and New Castle, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $24 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 $2,900, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 2.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 39.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 37.93% 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	$1,414	$1,735	$1,900	$1,800
New Castle, DE	$1,600	$1,475	$1,800	$2,125
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,750	$2,200	$2,200
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,925	$2,355	$2,300
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,485	$1,900	$2,300
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$2,070	$2,685	$2,393
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,548	$2,000	$2,400
Burlington, NJ	$1,325	$1,620	$2,200	$2,500
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$2,015	$2,600	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,798. A total of 8 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 $3,800 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,160. That's at least $25 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 $1,571 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,968 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table 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	$1,298	$1,366	$1,600	$1,620
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,327	$1,645	$2,050	$1,800
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$1,479	$1,563	$1,875	$1,750
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$1,325	$1,573	$1,500
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,444	$1,875	$2,625	$2,100
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$2,395	$3,616	$2,355
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,280	$1,479	$1,950	$1,600
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,920	$2,700	$2,000
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$2,020	$2,695	$2,188
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,864	$2,500	$1,968

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 $1,595. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $17.18. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $6.83. There are a total of 21 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 $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $21.40. There are a total of 23 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $1,276/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.