Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$2,045/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $2,045 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Philadelphia rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Philadelphia, DE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Philadelphia, DE
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 |  53% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,554 | 4% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,779 | No Change | 32% | |
3 bedroom | $2,375 | 9% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 6% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ballymeade | $1,685 | |
Bellevue Manor | $1,625 | |
Buena Vista Park | $1,595 | |
Christiana Green | $1,900 | |
Four Seasons | $1,950 | |
Lancashire | $1,922 | |
Lexington Farms | $1,999 | |
Meadows At Wilton | $1,949 | |
Middleboro | $1,900 | |
Valley Run | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,649 | 20% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,554
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,779
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
32%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
Lancashire
Average rent
$1,922
Christiana Green
Average rent
$1,900
Bellevue Manor
Average rent
$1,625
Lexington Farms
Average rent
$1,999
Middleboro
Average rent
$1,900
Ballymeade
Average rent
$1,685
Valley Run
Average rent
$1,695
Four Seasons
Average rent
$1,950
Buena Vista Park
Average rent
$1,595
Meadows At Wilton
Average rent
$1,949
Apartments
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
20%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
6%
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
5%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, DE is 2% higher than the median rent in Bear, DE.
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$1,999
21%$1,400
7%$1,778
6%$2,275
3%$1,980
39%$1,600
4%$1,835
13%$1,633
8%$1,450
1%$1,600
$2,150
1%$1,750
4%Discover rentals in Philadelphia, DE
5d+ ago
Christiana Green townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
627 Candlestick Ln #1, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Jul 1
11h ago
Brennan Estates townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
34 Carrick Ln #1, Philadelphia, DE 19701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Jul 1
12h ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
12h ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,925
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Christiana Green townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
627 Candlestick Ln #1, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Jul 1
11h ago
Brennan Estates townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
34 Carrick Ln #1, Philadelphia, DE 19701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Jul 1
11h ago
Brennan Estates townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
34 Carrick Ln #1, Philadelphia, DE 19701
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $2,045 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Buena Vista Park ($1,595/mo), Bellevue Manor ($1,625/mo), and Ballymeade ($1,685/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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).