Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,944/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,944 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $44 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Philadelphia, DE
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,584, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,579 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 | 2% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,569 | 2% | 23% | |
2 bedroom | $1,774 | 27% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,275 | 16% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,422 | No Change | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ballymeade | $1,795 | |
Bellevue Manor | $1,765 | |
Brennan Estates | $1,809 | |
Buena Vista Park | $1,889 | |
Christiana Green | $1,950 | |
Four Seasons | $1,804 | |
Lancashire | $1,585 | |
Lexington Farms | $1,944 | |
Middleboro | $1,600 | |
Valley Run | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,584 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | 70% | |
Houses | $2,500 | 11% | 16% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,774
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,422
Last year
2%
Lancashire
Average rent
$1,585
Four Seasons
Average rent
$1,804
Brennan Estates
Average rent
$1,809
Buena Vista Park
Average rent
$1,889
Bellevue Manor
Average rent
$1,765
Valley Run
Average rent
$1,650
Lexington Farms
Average rent
$1,944
Ballymeade
Average rent
$1,795
Christiana Green
Average rent
$1,950
Middleboro
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,584
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
70%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
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
2%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, DE is 3% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,791
5%$2,390
2%$2,030
$1,400
3%$2,295
21%$1,622
10%$1,550
13%$1,395
60%$2,195
5%$1,720
1%Discover rentals in Philadelphia, DE
5d+ ago
Four Seasons townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
10 Clipper Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Four Seasons townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
8 Kayak Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Buena Vista Park townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
4 Aidone Dr, Philadelphia, DE 19720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Brennan Estates house for rent in Philadelphia
21 Shawn Ln, Philadelphia, DE 19701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
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.House for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,894
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Brennan Estates house for rent in Philadelphia
21 Shawn Ln, Philadelphia, DE 19701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
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.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Brennan Estates house for rent in Philadelphia
21 Shawn Ln, Philadelphia, DE 19701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
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.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Buena Vista Park townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
4 Aidone Dr, Philadelphia, DE 19720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
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.House for rent
1d ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,529–$1,894
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Four Seasons townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
10 Clipper Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
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.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 $1,944 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $44 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Lancashire ($1,585/mo), Middleboro ($1,600/mo), and Valley Run ($1,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).