Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Philadelphia, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Philadelphia
$1,817/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Philadelphia is $1,817 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $82 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Philadelphia
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 22% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $1,664, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,269 |  9% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,394 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,774 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,595 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,050 | 6% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brennan Estates | $2,070 | |
Buena Vista Park | $1,589 | |
Christiana Green | $1,699 | |
Fairwinds | $1,850 | |
Four Seasons | $2,200 | |
Lancashire | $1,751 | |
Lexington Farms | $2,100 | |
Meadows At Wilton | $1,755 | |
Valley Stream Village | $2,200 | |
Wynnwood | $1,829 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,664 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,269
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,394
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,774
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
Lancashire
Average rent
$1,751
Four Seasons
Average rent
$2,200
Valley Stream Village
Average rent
$2,200
Meadows At Wilton
Average rent
$1,755
Fairwinds
Average rent
$1,850
Christiana Green
Average rent
$1,699
Lexington Farms
Average rent
$2,100
Buena Vista Park
Average rent
$1,589
Wynnwood
Average rent
$1,829
Brennan Estates
Average rent
$2,070
Apartments
Average rent
$1,664
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
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%lower than the national median
32%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, DE is 28% lower than the median rent in Bear, DE.
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1%$1,792
5%Discover rentals in Philadelphia, DE
4d ago
Four Seasons townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
8 Kayak Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Four Seasons townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Valley Stream Village townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
24 Woodcrest Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
13h ago
Brennan Estates house for rent in Philadelphia
21 Shawn Ln, Philadelphia, DE 19701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
13h ago
Brennan Estates house for rent in Philadelphia
21 Shawn Ln, Philadelphia, DE 19701
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Valley Stream Village townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
24 Woodcrest Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Meadows at Wilton townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
11 Wedgefield Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19720
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
1 Rector Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19810
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
4d ago
Four Seasons townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
8 Kayak Ct, Philadelphia, DE 19702
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,850
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 $1,817 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Philadelphia?
Average rent prices in Philadelphia have decreased by 22% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.
How does Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Philadelphia is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $82 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Philadelphia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Philadelphia are Buena Vista Park ($1,589/mo), Christiana Green ($1,699/mo), and Lancashire ($1,751/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Philadelphia?
To comfortably afford rent in Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/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).