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Last updated on July 26, 2026
Average rent in
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Center City East
$2,145/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Center City East is $2,145 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $215 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Center City East
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,152, whereas a house costs $1,955. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City East run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,710.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,475 | 5% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,697 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 |  25% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 4% | 52% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenue Of The Arts North | $1,592 | |
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,895 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,950 | |
Northern Liberties Fishtown | $2,101 | |
Rittenhouse Square | $1,805 | |
Washington Square West | $1,790 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,152 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,955 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
52%
Avenue Of The Arts North
Average rent
$1,592
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,895
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,950
Northern Liberties Fishtown
Average rent
$2,101
Rittenhouse Square
Average rent
$1,805
Washington Square West
Average rent
$1,790
Apartments
Average rent
$2,152
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,955
Last 30 days
1%
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
11%higher than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Center City East, Philadelphia, PA is 35% 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 #322, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #1108, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #404, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$1,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #1508, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$1,040
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
150S S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$6,745–$15,959
Apartment for rent
2d 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
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,467
$5,586
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1213 Walnut St #2204, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2 beds
2 baths
$4,902
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1210 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,085–$2,430
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
532 Rodman St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
3h ago
222 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
150 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$5,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
707 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
33 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
222 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
3d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$6,467
$5,586
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,705–$4,890
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 $2,145 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Center City East?
Average rent prices in Center City East have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Center City East rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Center City East is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 more per month.
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 $86,000/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).