Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of the Arts, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Philadelphia

$2,200/mo

increased by12%

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.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Philadelphia

655

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 University of the Arts, 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 University of the Arts, 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 $2,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $2,035 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,380

-

2%

1 bedroom

$2,042

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,800

-

5%

3 bedroom

$3,595

-

20%

4 bedroom

$4,597

-

670%

Studio

Average rent

$1,380

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,042

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,597

Last year

670%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of the Arts, 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 the Arts, PA

3d ago

9.1

Excellent

1131 South 20th Street

1131 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

4 beds

1 bath

$1,000

1319 S 22nd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Point Breeze apartment for rent in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA

1319 S 22nd St #2, Philadelphia, PA 19146

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

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

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 University of the Arts, 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 12, 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 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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