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Rental Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA

What is the average rent in Philadelphia, PA?

$1,789/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Philadelphia, PA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,789 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Philadelphia rent prices are 9% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Philadelphia average $1,431 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia average $1,789 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia average $2,223 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia average $2,917 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,431/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,789/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,223/month
959 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,917/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,187/month
865 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,614/month
798 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,961/month
955 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,079/month
1,637 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,672/month
745 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,160/month
1,234 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,852/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,521/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,308/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,756/month
858 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,181/month
747 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,304/month
1,317 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Philadelphia, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Philadelphia, PA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Philadelphia, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
22% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Based on current rent prices, Frankford, Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock and Olney are the most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Frankford
$1,077/month
979 Sq Ft
Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock
$1,149/month
761 Sq Ft
Olney
$1,158/month
906 Sq Ft
Belmont
$1,212/month
1,055 Sq Ft
West Oak Lane
$1,221/month
736 Sq Ft
Oak Lane-East Oak Lane
$1,227/month
645 Sq Ft
Lawncrest
$1,237/month
731 Sq Ft
Cobbs Creek
$1,241/month
936 Sq Ft
Oxford Circle-Castor
$1,247/month
686 Sq Ft
East Parkside
$1,256/month
700 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Based on current rent prices, South Philadelphia East, Fitler Square and Center City East are the most expensive neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Philadelphia East
$2,885/month
777 Sq Ft
Fitler Square
$2,831/month
769 Sq Ft
Center City East
$2,724/month
774 Sq Ft
30th Street Station
$2,695/month
709 Sq Ft
Center City West
$2,654/month
729 Sq Ft
Washington Square West
$2,617/month
685 Sq Ft
Rittenhouse Square
$2,597/month
729 Sq Ft
Midtown Village
$2,577/month
655 Sq Ft
Old City
$2,554/month
854 Sq Ft
Center City
$2,510/month
739 Sq Ft

Which Philadelphia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Philadelphia with the most apartments available are Center City, Northern Liberties and North Philadelphia .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Center City
$2,510/month
739 Sq Ft
Northern Liberties
$2,268/month
734 Sq Ft
North Philadelphia
$1,934/month
715 Sq Ft
Logan Square
$2,495/month
683 Sq Ft
North Philadelphia East
$1,986/month
712 Sq Ft
Fishtown
$2,102/month
699 Sq Ft
Olde Kensington
$2,169/month
703 Sq Ft
West Philadelphia
$1,872/month
712 Sq Ft
University City
$2,360/month
664 Sq Ft
Northeast Philadelphia
$1,418/month
749 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Philadelphia, PA?

Because the average rent in Philadelphia is $1,789, you’ll want to make about $5,963 per month or $71,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Philadelphia, PA is 7.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Philadelphia is 8.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,431 - $2,917. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 9.2% more for utilities, and 4.2% more for transportation.

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Philadelphia, PA

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How does Philadelphia, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Philadelphia, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Frankford

Philadelphia, PA

South Philadelphia East

Philadelphia, PA

Studio
$837/month
$2,356/month
One Bedroom
$1,044/month
$2,722/month
Two Bedroom
$1,288/month
$3,932/month
Three Bedroom
$1,538/month
$7,300/month
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1213 Walnut St,
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The Poplar

901 N 9th St,
Philadelphia, PA 19123

$1,745 - $4,404

Studio - 4 Beds

Veranda Apartments

Veranda Apartments

1000-1038 W Girard Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19123

$1,595 - $4,375

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One Thousand One

One Thousand One

1001 S Broad St,
Philadelphia, PA 19147

$1,671 - $14,579

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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