Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Thompson Institute, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Philadelphia

$2,287/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,287 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $387 more per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Philadelphia

435

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 Thompson Institute, PA

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 10% 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 Thompson Institute, PA

Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $2,235, whereas a house costs $2,835. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,220.

Listings

Studio

$1,400

-

3%

1 bedroom

$2,202

-

18%

2 bedroom

$3,200

-

12%

3 bedroom

$2,190

-

32%

4 bedroom

$4,550

-

19%

Studio

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,202

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,190

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Thompson Institute, 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 Thompson Institute, PA

3722 Brandywine - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.8

Very good

3722 Brandywine

3722 Brandywine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$650–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3213 Haverford Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.8

Good

3213 Haverford Ave.

3213 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104

3 beds

2 baths

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
530 N 36th st - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

530 N 36th st

530 N 36th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
653 N 39th St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mantua house for rent in Philadelphia

Studio

1 bath

$650

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Thompson Institute, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.

How much is rent in Philadelphia?

The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,287 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?

Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Philadelphia is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $387 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 $91,000/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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