Average Rent in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Rents

South Philadelphia rentals average $1,263 for a studio rental to $3,045 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.82%) year-over-year from $1,370 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (2.36%) year-over-year from $1,457 to $1,491. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $20 (-1.07%) year-over-year from $1,870 to $1,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $109 (4.82%) year-over-year from $2,266 to $2,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $76 (-2.51%) year-over-year from $3,023 to $2,948. 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 7.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.12% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.90	$1,395	$1,370 (1.82%)	$1,109 (25.77%)
1 BR	$2.18	$1,491	$1,457 (2.36%)	$1,316 (13.31%)
2 BR	$1.90	$1,850	$1,870 (-1.07%)	$1,647 (12.35%)
3 BR	$1.67	$2,375	$2,266 (4.82%)	$1,880 (26.33%)
4+ BR	$1.59	$2,948	$3,023 (-2.51%)	$2,550 (15.59%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia

There are a total of 5 cities nearby South Philadelphia. The average rent in South Philadelphia is currently $2,356 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have 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, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 22.57% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.31% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA are about 5.28% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.82% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,548	$1,550	$1,895	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,371	$1,695	$1,833	$1,800
Lansdale, PA	$1,993	$2,356	$3,155	$2,356
King of Prussia, PA	$2,045	$2,097	$2,691	$2,393
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,550	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia. Some of these neighborhoods include Haddington, Kingsessing, and Cobbs Creek. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,853 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,853. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia, Haddington has the most affordable average rent at $1,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,025 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Philadelphia. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,077	$1,200	$1,275	$1,300
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,250	$1,500	$1,400
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,138	$1,400	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,028	$1,338	$1,944	$1,408
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,195	$1,584	$1,500
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,265	$1,595	$1,550
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,595	$1,875	$1,630
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,213	$1,425	$1,600	$1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,398	$1,674	$1,695
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,500	$1,800	$1,750
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$1,425	$1,795	$1,780
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,475	$1,673	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,420	$1,500	$1,995	$1,850
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,665	$1,550	$1,850
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,438	$1,695	$2,353	$1,855
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,615	$1,695	$1,892
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,258	$1,895	$2,523	$1,898
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,335	$1,900	$2,680	$2,010
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,108	$3,348	$2,103
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,458	$2,063	$3,315	$2,105
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$2,050	$2,988	$2,123
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$1,695	$2,250	$2,148
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,523	$1,805	$2,200	$2,186
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,697	$2,495	$2,200
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,288	$1,800	$2,350
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,665	$2,255	$3,640	$2,350
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$2,150	$3,600	$2,395
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,337	$3,020	$4,357	$3,025

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia

There are a total of 28 counties located by South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Delaware, PA, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,447. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. 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 $2,850, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 5.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 12.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 9.72% 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	$1,371	$1,695	$1,833	$1,800
Delaware, PA	$1,225	$1,250	$1,650	$1,875
Camden, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$1,850	$1,987
Montgomery, PA	$1,993	$1,999	$2,100	$2,393
Burlington, NJ	N/A	$1,495	$2,163	$2,500
Bucks, PA	$1,150	$1,850	$2,312	$2,600
Gloucester, NJ	$1,300	$1,365	$1,735	$2,800
Mercer, NJ	N/A	$1,773	$2,600	$2,850

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. A total of 14 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19140, Philadelphia, PA at $1,250 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 $1,275. 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, Philadelphia, PA is $1,567 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,875 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in South Philadelphia, 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	$1,038	$1,265	$1,600	$1,600
19148, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$1,375	$1,600	$1,600
19147, Philadelphia, PA	$1,275	$1,800	$2,259	$2,100
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,298	$1,567	$1,970	$1,800
19102, Philadelphia, PA	$1,570	$2,155	$3,307	$2,195
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,628	$2,150	$3,582	$2,200
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,900	$2,698	$1,925
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$2,008	$2,795	$2,150
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,312	$2,084	$1,900	$2,111
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,225	$1,500	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions - South Philadelphia Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Philadelphia, 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, Philadelphia, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,263 and an average price per square feet of $1.90. There are a total of 34 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,470 and an average price per square feet of $2.18. There are a total of 166 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $1.90. There are a total of 213 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.