Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Drexel University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Philadelphia

$2,059/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,059 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $159 more per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Philadelphia

458

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Drexel University, PA

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 9% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Drexel University, PA

Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,895, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,085.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

22%

1 bedroom

$1,895

-

45%

2 bedroom

$2,142

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,195

-

4%

4 bedroom

$3,447

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,142

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,447

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Drexel University, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Drexel University, PA

616 N 33rd st - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

616 N 33rd st

616 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1 bed

0 baths

$475

Apartment for rent

676 N 33rd st - 2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

676 N 33rd st - 2

676 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1 bed

0 baths

$525–$650

Apartment for rent

437 N Wiota St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

437 N Wiota St

437 N Wiota St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

3–5 beds

1–2 baths

$550–$2,750

Apartment for rent

420 N 40th st - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.5

Good

420 N 40th st

420 N 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

4 beds

2 baths

$575

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Drexel University, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.

How much is rent in Philadelphia?

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,059 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Philadelphia is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $159 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?

To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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