Last updated on September 22, 2026

Average rent in
Temple University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Philadelphia

$2,200/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$2.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Philadelphia

688

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 14% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,572. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,884.

Listings

Studio

$1,367

-

1%

1 bedroom

$2,110

-

14%

2 bedroom

$2,884

-

23%

3 bedroom

$3,495

-

39%

4 bedroom

$5,000

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,367

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,110

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,884

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

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

639 North 12th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

639 North 12th Street

639 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325–$1,390

753 S Jessup St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bella Vista - Southwark apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

753 S Jessup St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

$1,400

Price drop

734 North Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Philadelphia East house for rent in Philadelphia

759 S Jessup St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bella Vista - Southwark townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

759 S Jessup St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

$1,450

Price drop

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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 $2,200 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Philadelphia is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $88,000/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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