Average Rent in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA Rents

West Powelton rentals average $888 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-4.42%) year-over-year from $942 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (9.35%) year-over-year from $1,248 to $1,365. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $257 (-14.60%) year-over-year from $1,757 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $266 (-14.25%) year-over-year from $1,866 to $1,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $290 (-10.39%) year-over-year from $2,790 to $2,500. 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 1.41% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.00	$900	$942 (-4.42%)	$992 (-9.24%)
1 BR	$22.75	$1,365	$1,248 (9.35%)	$1,237 (10.38%)
2 BR	$18.88	$1,500	$1,757 (-14.60%)	$1,573 (-4.66%)
3 BR	$17.45	$1,600	$1,866 (-14.25%)	$2,000 (-20.00%)
4+ BR	$32.73	$2,500	$2,790 (-10.39%)	$2,250 (11.11%)

Historical Rents in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near West Powelton

There are a total of 6 cities nearby West Powelton. The average rent in West Powelton is currently $1,900 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,350, 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 $2,675 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 22.82% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA are about 16.39% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 40.47% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,475	$1,595	$1,695
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,720	$1,875	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,350	$1,800	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,930	$2,513	$2,213
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,675

Top Neighborhoods Near West Powelton

There are a total of 38 neighborhoods in or near West Powelton. Some of these neighborhoods include Belmont, Spruce Hill, and Kingsessing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 38 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 $1,825 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,825. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Powelton's average rent, which is only $1,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Powelton, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,622 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
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,400
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,400	$1,960	$1,465
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,050	$1,699	$1,475
Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,320	$1,458	$1,490
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,250	$1,350	$1,500
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,275	$1,497	$1,597
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,602	$2,050	$1,670
Haverford North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,538	$2,200	$1,675
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,660	$2,150	$1,683
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,025	$1,288	$1,650	$1,700
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,746	$1,675	$1,750
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,625	$1,900	$1,750
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,299	$1,325	$1,875	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,199	$1,416	$1,825	$1,885
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,042	$1,773	$1,988
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,795	$2,383	$1,995
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,839	$2,050	$1,995
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,395	$1,595	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,540	$1,975	$2,800	$2,000
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,989	$2,300	$2,050
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,033	$2,950	$2,054
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,450	$2,025	$2,075
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$2,177	$3,072	$2,194
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,100	$2,895	$2,195
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,637	$2,375	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$2,245	$3,103	$2,225
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,367	$2,349	$3,280	$2,342
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,627	$2,400	$2,395
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,565	$3,874	$2,548
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$2,691	$2,850	$2,622

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 $2,213. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,725, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 10.99% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 13.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA is 37.70% 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	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Upper Darby, PA	$1,500	$1,300	$1,448	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,720	$1,875	$1,800
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,499	$2,000	$2,200
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,930	$2,513	$2,213
Gloucester, NJ	$995	$1,498	$1,884	$2,300
Burlington, NJ	$1,550	$1,549	$2,100	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,775	$2,298	$2,525
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,995	$2,450	$2,540
Lower Merion, PA	N/A	$1,825	$2,590	$2,725

Top Zipcodes Near West Powelton

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near West Powelton, 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 $1,175 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 $1,163. That's at least $30 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 $1,580 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $23 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	$1,346	$1,469	$1,800	$1,675
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,895	$2,250	$1,950
19139, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,260	$1,450	$1,500
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,270	$1,500	$2,050	$1,960
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,744	$2,425	$3,745	$2,400
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,183	$1,500	$1,420
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,250	$1,675	$1,500
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,275	$1,500	$1,675
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,273	$2,098	$2,895	$2,179
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,178	$1,323	$1,700	$1,700

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 $1,550. 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 $888 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 6 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 $1,365 and an average price per square feet of $22.75. There are a total of 13 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 $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $18.88. There are a total of 23 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 -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14% 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 $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.