Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,999/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,999 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $69 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Philadelphia, DE
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Philadelphia, DE
Rent prices in Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Philadelphia is $1,654, whereas a house costs $2,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,490 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,060.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | 1% |  60% | |
1 bedroom | $1,492 | 13% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,706 | 20% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | 5% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 6% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ballymeade | $1,695 | |
Bellevue Manor | $1,800 | |
Buena Vista Park | $1,761 | |
Fairwinds | $1,900 | |
Four Seasons | $1,999 | |
Lancashire | $1,695 | |
Lexington Farms | $2,799 | |
Meadows At Wilton | $1,550 | |
Middleboro | $1,770 | |
Valley Run | $1,525 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,654 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,625 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,247 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,706
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Lancashire
Average rent
$1,695
Middleboro
Average rent
$1,770
Lexington Farms
Average rent
$2,799
Valley Run
Average rent
$1,525
Fairwinds
Average rent
$1,900
Bellevue Manor
Average rent
$1,800
Ballymeade
Average rent
$1,695
Four Seasons
Average rent
$1,999
Buena Vista Park
Average rent
$1,761
Meadows At Wilton
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Houses
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Philadelphia, DE, 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.
How does rent in Philadelphia, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Philadelphia and Bear by all bedroom counts and property types.
Philadelphia
4%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, DE is equal to the median rent in Bear, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,999
17%$1,350
1%$1,800
2%$2,500
13%$1,705
31%$1,632
6%$1,864
7%$1,680
2%$1,475
1%$2,100
$2,192
3%$1,750
1%Discover rentals in Philadelphia, DE
3d ago
Buena Vista Park townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
3d ago
Brennan Estates townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
29 Wicklow Rd, Philadelphia, DE 19701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
3d ago
Buena Vista Park townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
3d ago
Buena Vista Park townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,690
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
3d ago
Brennan Estates townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
29 Wicklow Rd, Philadelphia, DE 19701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
3d ago
Brennan Estates townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
29 Wicklow Rd, Philadelphia, DE 19701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Philadelphia, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Philadelphia rental market.
How much is rent in Philadelphia?
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,999 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $69 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Valley Run ($1,525/mo), Meadows At Wilton ($1,550/mo), and Lancashire ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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).