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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Center City West
$2,245/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Center City West is $2,245 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Center City West
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Center City West rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in Center City West have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 West, Philadelphia, PA
Rent prices in Center City West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Center City West is $2,245, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City West run $2,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,529 | 14% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,250 |  6% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 | 14% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,995 | 241% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,850 | |
Graduate Hospital | $2,100 | |
Point Breeze | $1,699 | |
Powelton Village | $1,799 | |
Queen Village Pennsport | $1,940 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,465 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,245 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,275 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 90% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,761 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
241%
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,850
Graduate Hospital
Average rent
$2,100
Point Breeze
Average rent
$1,699
Powelton Village
Average rent
$1,799
Queen Village Pennsport
Average rent
$1,940
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,465
Apartments
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
90%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,761
The table above reflects average rent prices in Center City West, 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 West, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Center City West and Bella Vista Southwark by all bedroom counts and property types.
Center City West
15%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 21% higher than the median rent in Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA.
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Discover rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
3h ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$5,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
1d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
115 S 21st St #101, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 7
12h ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,902–$10,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West condo for rent in Philadelphia
50 S 16th St #4010, Philadelphia, PA 19102
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West condo for rent in Philadelphia
50 S 16th St #4304, Philadelphia, PA 19102
2 beds
2 baths
$4,100
Condo for rent
12h ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,902–$10,000
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$5,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
111 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$5,000
Apartment for rent
4h ago
111 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,902–$10,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,902–$10,000
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
115 S 21st St #101, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
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Frequently asked questions for Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Center City West rental market.
How much is rent in Center City West?
The average rent in Center City West is $2,245 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Center City West?
Average rent prices in Center City West have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Center City West rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Center City West is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Center City West?
To comfortably afford rent in Center City West, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/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).