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Rental Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA

What is the average rent in Philadelphia, PA?

$1,765/month

Average Rent

665 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,765 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Philadelphia rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Philadelphia, you can expect to pay about $1,408 per month for a studio, $1,765 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,205 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,932 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,408/month
453 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,765/month
665 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,205/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,932/month
1,315 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,228/month
800 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,631/month
724 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,918/month
873 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,039/month
1,504 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,732/month
742 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,040/month
1,123 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,928/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,784/month
1,562 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,302/month
655 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,732/month
834 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,160/month
645 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,064/month
1,117 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Philadelphia, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $12 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Philadelphia, PA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Philadelphia, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Based on current rent prices, Olney, Frankford and Tioga-Nicetown are the most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Olney
$1,103/month
1,090 Sq Ft
Frankford
$1,117/month
829 Sq Ft
Tioga-Nicetown
$1,225/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock
$1,227/month
686 Sq Ft
Lawncrest
$1,246/month
738 Sq Ft
Cobbs Creek
$1,254/month
903 Sq Ft
East Parkside
$1,255/month
643 Sq Ft
Oak Lane-East Oak Lane
$1,271/month
630 Sq Ft
Oxford Circle-Castor
$1,272/month
728 Sq Ft
International City
$1,283/month
840 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

Based on current rent prices, 30th Street Station, Powelton and Fitler Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Philadelphia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
30th Street Station
$2,944/month
708 Sq Ft
Powelton
$2,900/month
610 Sq Ft
Fitler Square
$2,802/month
910 Sq Ft
South Philadelphia East
$2,792/month
756 Sq Ft
Center City East
$2,721/month
784 Sq Ft
University City
$2,594/month
682 Sq Ft
Center City West
$2,573/month
698 Sq Ft
Southwest Center City
$2,571/month
747 Sq Ft
Rittenhouse Square
$2,531/month
773 Sq Ft
Point Breeze
$2,483/month
760 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 Logan Square .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Center City
$2,465/month
724 Sq Ft
Northern Liberties
$2,214/month
715 Sq Ft
Logan Square
$2,442/month
690 Sq Ft
North Philadelphia
$1,849/month
722 Sq Ft
North Philadelphia East
$1,913/month
700 Sq Ft
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk
$1,659/month
784 Sq Ft
University City
$2,594/month
682 Sq Ft
West Philadelphia
$1,884/month
698 Sq Ft
South Philadelphia/Navy Yard
$2,440/month
768 Sq Ft
Fairmount-Art Museum
$2,147/month
683 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 $1,765, you’ll want to make about $5,883 per month or $70,596 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 $1,408 - $2,932. 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

Olney

Philadelphia, PA

30th Street Station

Philadelphia, PA

Studio
$903/month
$2,578/month
One Bedroom
$895/month
$2,873/month
Two Bedroom
$1,331/month
$4,017/month
Three Bedroom
-
$5,411/month
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Apartment communities in Philadelphia we think you'll love

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1213 Walnut

1213 Walnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107

$2,375 - $5,734

Studio - 2 Beds

Dwell 2nd Street

Dwell 2nd Street

1321 N American St,
Philadelphia, PA 19122

$1,780 - $4,160

Studio - 2 Beds

Rittenhouse Hill

Rittenhouse Hill

633 W Rittenhouse St,
Philadelphia, PA 19144

$1,138 - $2,333

Studio - 2 Beds

The Atlantic

The Atlantic

1401 Spruce St,
Philadelphia, PA 19102

$2,454 - $24,995

Studio - 4 Beds

Property Management Companies in Philadelphia, PA

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  • 958,170

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  • 2

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23 Communities in Philadelphia
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  • 8,126

    Units

  • 21

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21 Communities in Philadelphia
Lindy Communities
Lindy Communities
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  • 6,426

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

21 Communities in Philadelphia
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  • 18

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  • 2,911

    Units

  • 1

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Chelsea Management
Chelsea Management
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    Communities

  • 10,143

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

17 Communities in Philadelphia
MGMT Residential
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  • 992

    Units

  • 1

    City

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Altman Management Company
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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 February 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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