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 $1,100 for a studio rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,600, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $154 (-12.29%) year-over-year from $1,254 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (9.34%) year-over-year from $1,258 to $1,375. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-3.45%) year-over-year from $1,758 to $1,698. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-4.45%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $1,895. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,017 (-32.62%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $2,100. 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 0.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.61% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 34.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$23.26	$1,100	$1,254 (-12.29%)	$1,583 (-30.53%)
1 BR	$12.98	$1,375	$1,258 (9.34%)	$1,303 (5.50%)
2 BR	$21.61	$1,698	$1,758 (-3.45%)	$1,669 (1.70%)
3 BR	$20.06	$1,895	$1,983 (-4.45%)	$1,791 (5.82%)
4+ BR	$18.00	$2,100	$3,117 (-32.62%)	$1,967 (6.78%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 8 cities nearby South Philadelphia West. The average rent in South Philadelphia West is currently $1,905 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,325, 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 $2,900 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 3.86% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.21% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA are about 8.15% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.99% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$990	$1,231	$1,437	$1,325
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,450	$1,700	$1,750
Camden, NJ	$1,750	$1,500	$1,575	$1,773
Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,708	$1,895	$1,810
Trenton, NJ	$6,000	$1,325	$1,850	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,880	$2,510	$2,211
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,650	$2,375	$2,495
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$1,825	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West. Some of these neighborhoods include Tioga - Nicetown, Belmont, and Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock. 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 $1,839 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,839. 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, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $2,710 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
Tioga - Nicetown, Philadelphia, PA	$800	$1,100	$1,450	$1,325
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,145	$1,400	$1,400
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,100	$1,325	$1,413
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,185	$1,447	$1,795	$1,480
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,225	$1,280	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,350	$1,550	$1,550
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,279	$1,595	$1,598
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,200	$1,699	$1,613
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,310	$1,208	$1,497	$1,613
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,500	$2,050	$1,647
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,620	$2,025	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,650	$2,150	$1,675
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,776	$1,669	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$1,595	$1,900	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,249	$1,375	$1,850	$1,839
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,373	$1,598	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,825	$1,895	$2,600	$1,998
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,381	$1,750	$2,400	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,000	$2,000
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,954	$2,343	$2,075
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,950	$2,300	$2,078
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,288	$2,064	$2,838	$2,101
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,086	$2,795	$2,103
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,672	$2,127	$3,356	$2,193
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,500	$2,325	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,617	$2,255	$3,103	$2,275
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$2,414	$3,252	$2,329
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,451	$1,550	$2,600	$2,350
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,832	$2,575	$3,898	$2,580
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$2,696	$2,995	$2,710

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 13 counties located by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,325. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, 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 10.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 20.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 17.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$990	$1,231	$1,437	$1,325
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,300	$1,446	$1,588
Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,708	$1,895	$1,810
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,880	$2,510	$2,211
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,950	$2,250
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,600	$2,000	$2,300
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,650	$2,375	$2,495
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,560	$2,195	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	N/A	$1,775	$2,200	$2,548
Lower Merion, PA	N/A	$1,645	$2,600	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 31 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,850. A total of 9 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 $1,163 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,193. That's at least $27 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 $1,599 per month. Or in other words, $27 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,975 per month. Which comes out to $24 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	$1,178	$1,310	$1,700	$1,650
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,500	$2,078	$1,898
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$1,629	$1,695	$1,850	$1,850
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,300	$1,699	$1,595
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,795	$2,600	$2,045
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,782	$2,405	$3,824	$2,425
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,482	$1,900	$1,675
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$2,035	$2,803	$2,098
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,685	$2,000	$2,700	$2,175
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,895	$2,240	$1,973

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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $23.26. There are a total of 3 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 $1,325 and an average price per square feet of $12.98. There are a total of 20 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 $1,699 and an average price per square feet of $21.61. There are a total of 21 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, 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.