Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Temple University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Philadelphia

$2,145/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,145 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.

$2.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Philadelphia

755

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Temple University, PA

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 12% 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 Temple University, PA

Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,999, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

-

6%

1 bedroom

$2,015

-

6%

2 bedroom

$2,660

-

1%

3 bedroom

$3,575

-

22%

4 bedroom

$4,925

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,015

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,660

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,925

The table above reflects average rent prices in Temple 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 Temple University, PA

Rittenhouse Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Rittenhouse Apartments

252 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,395

Apartment for rent

641 North 15th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

641 North 15th Street

641 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,111

Apartment for rent

1020 FAIRMOUNT Avenue #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Philadelphia East apartment for rent in Philadelphia

TOWNHOME - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

1020 FAIRMOUNT Avenue #2, Philadelphia, PA 19123

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1017 Arch St #4A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia

APARTMENT - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

1017 Arch St #4A, Philadelphia, PA 19107

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Temple University, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.

How much is rent in Philadelphia?

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,145 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Philadelphia is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 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 $86,000/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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