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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Center City East
$1,905/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Center City East is $1,905 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Center City East
186
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Center City East rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in Center City East have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Rent prices in Center City East vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Center City East is $1,895, whereas a house costs $1,917. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City East run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,690.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,372 |  1% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,692 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,175 | 17% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $2,797 | 35% | 59% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenue Of The Arts North | $1,581 | |
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,845 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,950 | |
Northern Liberties Fishtown | $2,101 | |
Rittenhouse Square | $1,895 | |
Washington Square West | $1,705 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,895 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,000 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,917 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,692
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,175
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
59%
Avenue Of The Arts North
Average rent
$1,581
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,845
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,950
Northern Liberties Fishtown
Average rent
$2,101
Rittenhouse Square
Average rent
$1,895
Washington Square West
Average rent
$1,705
Apartments
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,917
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Center City East, Philadelphia, 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.
How does rent in Center City East, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Center City East and Avenue Of The Arts North by all bedroom counts and property types.
Center City East
Equal to the the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Center City East, Philadelphia, PA is 20% higher than the median rent in Avenue Of The Arts North, Philadelphia, PA.
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5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #207, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #418, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #320, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #515, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East house for rent in Philadelphia
108 Arch St #PH1, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,950
House for rent
7h ago
Verified
150S S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
2 beds
1 bath
$9,353
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Center City East condo for rent in Philadelphia
725 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,097
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,085–$2,355
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
532 Rodman St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
14h ago
222 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
12m ago
150 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$5,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1200 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
140-42 AKA 140-42 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2 beds
2 baths
$2,355
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,500
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
150S S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
2 beds
1 bath
$9,353
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Center City East rental market.
How much is rent in Center City East?
The average rent in Center City East is $1,905 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Center City East?
Average rent prices in Center City East have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Center City East rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Center City East is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Center City East?
To comfortably afford rent in Center City East, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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).