Average Rent in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Rents

West Philadelphia rentals average $1,284 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,633, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $175 (15.54%) year-over-year from $1,127 to $1,303. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $263 (20.55%) year-over-year from $1,280 to $1,543. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-5.76%) year-over-year from $1,592 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $19 (1.11%) year-over-year from $1,731 to $1,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $467 (20.00%) year-over-year from $2,333 to $2,800. 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 9.58% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.09	$1,303	$1,127 (15.54%)	$1,323 (-1.56%)
1 BR	$2.53	$1,543	$1,280 (20.55%)	$1,139 (35.45%)
2 BR	$1.58	$1,500	$1,592 (-5.76%)	$1,421 (5.57%)
3 BR	$1.43	$1,750	$1,731 (1.11%)	$1,583 (10.53%)
4+ BR	$1.43	$2,800	$2,333 (20.00%)	$2,565 (9.16%)

Historical Rents in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near West Philadelphia

There are a total of 5 cities nearby West Philadelphia. The average rent in West Philadelphia is currently $2,293 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 West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 5.34% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.96% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA are about 28.17% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 33.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,548	$1,545	$1,923	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,352	$1,690	$1,835	$1,800
Lansdale, PA	$2,055	$2,438	$2,746	$2,293
King of Prussia, PA	N/A	$2,087	$2,639	$2,371
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near West Philadelphia

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Philadelphia's average rent, which is only $1,633. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Philadelphia, Haddington has the most affordable average rent at $1,299 per month. Whereas, at $2,991 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Philadelphia. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,077	$1,200	$1,280	$1,299
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,100	$1,350	$1,350
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,155	$1,325	$1,813	$1,375
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,250	$1,500	$1,400
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,195	$1,430	$1,500
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,038	$1,270	$1,650	$1,550
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,421	$1,600	$1,650
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,338	$1,625	$1,900	$1,663
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,319	$1,398	$1,672	$1,675
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,525	$1,800	$1,750
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,299	$1,425	$1,800	$1,795
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,500	$1,700	$1,802
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,730	$1,600	$1,850
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,384	$1,702	$2,350	$1,878
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,420	$1,498	$1,995	$1,899
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$910	$1,184	$1,850	$1,900
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,653	$1,695	$1,900
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,245	$1,922	$2,305	$1,925
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$1,675	$2,250	$2,000
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,335	$1,900	$2,735	$2,010
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,697	$2,473	$2,048
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,413	$1,950	$2,080
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,480	$2,065	$3,250	$2,115
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,144	$3,348	$2,120
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,690	$2,067	$2,995	$2,130
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,503	$1,750	$2,200	$2,130
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,724	$2,260	$3,600	$2,375
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$2,173	$3,539	$2,375
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,300	$1,648	$2,400
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,335	$2,946	$4,269	$2,991

Top Counties Near West Philadelphia

There are a total of 30 counties located by West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Lower Merion, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,247. 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 Wilmington, DE. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Glassboro, NJ is the most expensive county by West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 12.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 15.14% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 42.92% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 6 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,548	$1,545	$1,923	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,352	$1,690	$1,835	$1,800
Lower Merion, PA	$1,776	$1,725	$2,365	$2,200
Lansdale, PA	$2,055	$2,438	$2,746	$2,293
Upper Merion, PA	N/A	$2,087	$2,629	$2,366
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	N/A	$1,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near West Philadelphia

There are a total of 26 zipcodes in or near West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,775. 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 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 $1,225. 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 West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is $1,548 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,882 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19139, Philadelphia, PA	$1,104	$1,195	$1,350	$1,350
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$2,168	$1,896	$2,136
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,425	$1,600	$1,749
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$975	$1,200	$1,500	$1,400
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,473	$1,750	$2,200	$2,100
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,315	$1,595	$1,948	$1,800
19132, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,100	$1,400	$1,504
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,624	$2,150	$3,561	$2,195
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,500	$2,000	$1,675
19102, Philadelphia, PA	$1,570	$2,155	$3,245	$2,198

Frequently Asked Questions - West Philadelphia Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,633. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West 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 West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,284 and an average price per square feet of $3.09. There are a total of 56 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Philadelphia.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,483 and an average price per square feet of $2.53. There are a total of 146 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Philadelphia.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.58. There are a total of 213 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Philadelphia.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,306/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.