Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
University of Pennsylvania, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,850/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
423
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Pennsylvania, PA
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 19% 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
University of Pennsylvania, PA
Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,704, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | - | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,475 | - | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $1,990 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,097 | - |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | - | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Pennsylvania, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,704 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,462 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Pennsylvania, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,704
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Rooms
Average rent
$1,462
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Pennsylvania, 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 University of Pennsylvania, PA
4d ago
4304 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
0 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
342 N 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
0 baths
$575–$600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
420 N 40th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
4 beds
2 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
2h ago
425 N Preston St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–2 beds
0–1 bath
$650–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
111 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
110 S Bonsall St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
3h ago
3025 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,175–$8,575
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
3h ago
121 S 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
4 beds
4 baths
$6,945
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
1h ago
3748 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,650
Apartment for rent
20h ago
4045 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2501 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$2,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Point Breeze house for rent in Philadelphia
4 beds
4 baths
$3,495
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
1328 South Harmony Street ##2, Philadelphia, PA 19146
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
18h ago
Verified
1312 Grove Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1147 S 26th St #B, Philadelphia, PA 19146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
18h ago
Verified
4323 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
8h ago
Verified
4419 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 beds
3 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4415 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 beds
2–3 baths
$2,700–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1147 S 26th St #B, Philadelphia, PA 19146
1 bed
1 bath
$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
59m ago
415 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2–3 beds
3 baths
$1,550–$1,700
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Pennsylvania, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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).