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Last updated on October 24, 2026
Average rent in
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 24, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Center City East
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Center City East is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Center City East
167
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $1,955. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City East run $1,990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,740.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,365 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,975 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,707 | No Change |  8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 13% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $3,295 | 6% | 45% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenue Of The Arts North | $1,675 | |
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,962 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,900 | |
Northern Liberties Fishtown | $2,101 | |
Rittenhouse Square | $1,835 | |
Washington Square West | $1,705 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $3,397 | 8% | 75% | |
Houses | $1,955 | 2% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,365
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,707
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,295
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
45%
Avenue Of The Arts North
Average rent
$1,675
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,962
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,900
Northern Liberties Fishtown
Average rent
$2,101
Rittenhouse Square
Average rent
$1,835
Washington Square West
Average rent
$1,705
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
75%
Houses
Average rent
$1,955
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
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
5%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Center City East, Philadelphia, PA is 19% higher than the median rent in Avenue Of The Arts North, Philadelphia, PA.
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1d ago
N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
2 baths
$485–$500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #207, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$975
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #418, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$990
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1229 Chestnut St #320, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Studio
1 bath
$995
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
150S S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
2 baths
$18,737
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.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
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
Center City East condo for rent in Philadelphia
725 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,900
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,885
Price dropped $154Fees 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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1210 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$2,355
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
7h ago
707 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
150 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$5,195
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
140-42 AKA 140-42 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
222 Church St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
Studio
1 bath
$1,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,885
Price dropped $154Fees 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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City East apartment for rent in Philadelphia
319 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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.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 $1,995 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Center City East?
Average rent prices in Center City East have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Center City East rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Center City East is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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 $80,000/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).