Average Rent in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA Rents

West Powelton rentals average $913 for a studio rental to $2,598 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,598, or roughly $22 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 decreased by $21 (-2.23%) year-over-year from $933 to $913. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (4.11%) year-over-year from $1,523 to $1,585. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-9.99%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-9.96%) year-over-year from $1,999 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $549 (21.93%) year-over-year from $2,501 to $3,050. 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 3.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.60	$913	$933 (-2.23%)	$1,057 (-13.64%)
1 BR	$28.23	$1,585	$1,523 (4.11%)	$1,370 (15.69%)
2 BR	$19.64	$1,500	$1,667 (-9.99%)	$1,515 (-0.99%)
3 BR	$18.95	$1,800	$1,999 (-9.96%)	$1,908 (-5.68%)
4+ BR	$22.43	$3,050	$2,501 (21.93%)	$2,124 (43.59%)

Historical Rents in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near West Powelton

There are a total of 7 cities nearby West Powelton. The average rent in West Powelton is currently $2,200 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,302, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,700 per month.

Let's compare West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 47.95% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.07% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA are about 23.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.05% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$1,156	$1,275	$1,367	$1,302
Wilmington, DE	$1,500	$1,350	$1,750	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,795	$1,900	$1,840
West Chester, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,150	$2,200
Trenton, NJ	$1,200	$1,300	$1,850	$2,225
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,690	$2,400
Glassboro, NJ	$2,650	$1,300	$1,850	$2,700

Top Neighborhoods Near West Powelton

There are a total of 34 neighborhoods in or near West Powelton. Some of these neighborhoods include East Germantown, Germantown, and Overbrook. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 34 total neighborhoods in or near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,814 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,814. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Powelton's average rent, which is only $1,598. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Powelton, Overbrook has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $2,700 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Powelton. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,295	$1,500	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,315	$1,495	$1,400
Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA	$1,105	$1,300	$1,410	$1,400
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,200	$1,400	$1,438
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,078	$1,375	$1,975	$1,445
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	$800	$1,200	$1,600	$1,500
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,375	$1,650	$1,547
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,250	$1,600	$1,550
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,600	$1,550	$1,638
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,675	$1,725	$2,125	$1,675
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,451	$1,900	$1,713
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,331	$1,250	$1,540	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,495	$1,695	$1,750	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,435	$1,750	$1,800
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$1,698	$2,195	$1,828
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,399	$1,875	$1,838
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$1,800	$2,473	$1,950
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,955	$2,973	$1,964
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,743	$1,350	$1,613	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,500	$1,900	$2,000
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,558	$2,031	$3,030	$2,033
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,555	$2,034	$2,550	$2,050
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,498	$2,045	$2,585	$2,085
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$1,658	$2,425	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,950	$2,665	$2,138
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,308	$1,695	$2,600	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,290	$3,308	$2,305
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,274	$2,496	$3,332	$2,346
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,771	$2,535	$3,745	$2,536
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,117	$2,617	$3,388	$2,700

Top Counties Near West Powelton

There are a total of 13 counties located by West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,313. That's roughly around $24 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 $1,302. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,750, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 47.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 6.06% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 43.00% 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	$1,156	$1,275	$1,367	$1,302
Upper Darby, PA	$950	$1,205	$1,500	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,450	$1,795	$1,900	$1,840
West Chester, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,150	$2,200
Gloucester, NJ	$2,650	$1,410	$1,900	$2,313
Radnor, PA	$2,000	$1,895	$2,455	$2,385
Camden, NJ	$1,173	$1,600	$2,050	$2,400
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,690	$2,400
Burlington, NJ	$1,325	$1,610	$2,145	$2,425
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,948	$2,500	$2,750

Top Zipcodes Near West Powelton

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,800. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19013, Chester, PA at $1,302 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,600 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,273. That's at least $29 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is $1,599 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,899 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,221	$1,450	$1,800	$1,695
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,555	$1,904	$2,492	$2,000
19139, Philadelphia, PA	$985	$1,275	$1,385	$1,500
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,342	$1,600	$2,100	$1,848
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,746	$2,402	$3,518	$2,397
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,050	$1,550	$1,550
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,085	$1,295	$1,550	$1,500
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,287	$1,220	$1,550	$1,800
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,990	$2,700	$2,113
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,325	$1,625	$1,600

Frequently Asked Questions - West Powelton Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,598. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West Powelton, 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 Powelton, Philadelphia, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $913 and an average price per square feet of $27.60. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Powelton.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,518 and an average price per square feet of $28.23. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Powelton.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $19.64. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Powelton.

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

Rent prices for rentals in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,278/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.