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Rental Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA

What is the average rent in Philadelphia, PA?

$1,740/month

Average Rent

666 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,740 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Philadelphia rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Philadelphia, you can expect to pay about $1,407 per month for a studio, $1,740 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,187 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,978 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,407/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,740/month
666 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,187/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,978/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,185/month
676 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,579/month
781 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,917/month
885 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,739/month
1,550 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,622/month
838 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,271/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,135/month
936 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,304/month
1,637 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
609 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,639/month
854 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,057/month
556 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,812/month
1,003 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Philadelphia, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 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 February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Philadelphia, PA
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Philadelphia, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunting Park
$1,016/month
1,103 Sq Ft
Tioga-Nicetown
$1,071/month
1,679 Sq Ft
Frankford
$1,098/month
973 Sq Ft
Olney
$1,122/month
892 Sq Ft
West Oak Lane
$1,182/month
680 Sq Ft
Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock
$1,206/month
778 Sq Ft
Tacony-Wissinoming
$1,226/month
680 Sq Ft
Lawncrest
$1,238/month
704 Sq Ft
Fairhill
$1,245/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Cobbs Creek
$1,256/month
894 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Philadelphia?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fitler Square
$3,034/month
722 Sq Ft
30th Street Station
$2,981/month
654 Sq Ft
Center City West
$2,671/month
673 Sq Ft
Southwest Center City
$2,599/month
752 Sq Ft
Rittenhouse Square
$2,580/month
707 Sq Ft
Point Breeze
$2,552/month
753 Sq Ft
South Philadelphia East
$2,529/month
685 Sq Ft
Center City East
$2,525/month
808 Sq Ft
Midtown Village
$2,483/month
668 Sq Ft
Bella Vista-Southwark
$2,474/month
805 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
$2,407/month
718 Sq Ft
Northern Liberties
$2,112/month
707 Sq Ft
North Philadelphia
$1,813/month
739 Sq Ft
Logan Square
$2,394/month
676 Sq Ft
North Philadelphia East
$1,880/month
692 Sq Ft
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk
$1,636/month
743 Sq Ft
West Philadelphia
$1,872/month
697 Sq Ft
University City
$2,235/month
648 Sq Ft
Fairmount-Art Museum
$2,078/month
690 Sq Ft
Northeast Philadelphia
$1,400/month
756 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 $1,740, you’ll want to make about $5,800 per month or $69,600 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 6.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Philadelphia is 6.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,407 - $2,978. You can expect to pay 4.5% more for groceries, 8.6% more for utilities, and 3.9% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Hunting Park

Philadelphia, PA

Fitler Square

Philadelphia, PA

Studio
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$1,292/month
One Bedroom
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$1,901/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,922/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,488/month
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1099 Germantown Ave,
Philadelphia, PA 19123

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The Poplar

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Philadelphia, PA 19123

$1,413 - $3,845

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  • 1

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  • 1

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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