Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Drexel University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Philadelphia

$2,085/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,085 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $135 more per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Philadelphia

639

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 13% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,665. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

-

19%

1 bedroom

$1,910

-

29%

2 bedroom

$2,000

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,295

-

3%

4 bedroom

$4,500

-

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,910

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last year

15%

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

3223 Wallace st - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

3223 Wallace st

3223 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1 bed

0 baths

$525

Apartment for rent

437 N Wiota St - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.2

Very good

437 N Wiota St

437 N Wiota St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1–5 beds

1–2 baths

$550–$2,750

Apartment for rent

420 N 40th st - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.2

Good

420 N 40th st

420 N 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

4 beds

2 baths

$575

Apartment for rent

3804 Spring Garden - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

3804 Spring Garden

3804 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1 bed

0 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 $2,085 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Philadelphia is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $135 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 $83,000/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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