Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Center City West

$2,347/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Center City West is $2,347 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $397 more per month.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Center City West

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Center City West rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Center City West have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $2,345, whereas a house costs $2,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City West run $2,335 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

11%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,340

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$3,147

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,500

9%

47%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,340

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

47%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

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

Median rent price$2,347
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,860
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 26% higher than the median rent in Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

2125 Walnut St #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

$1,195 - Studio in Rittenhouse for Sept/Oct 2026 Move in!

2125 Walnut St #3R, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Studio

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 6

210117 Chestnut St #414 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

210117 Chestnut St #414, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Studio

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

2101 Chestnut St #324R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Center City West condo for rent in Philadelphia

Apartment - PHILADELPHIA, PA

2101 Chestnut St #324R, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Studio

1 bath

$1,200

Condo for rent

Roosevelt Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Roosevelt Apartments

2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Studio–5 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$5,000

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,347 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Center City West?

Average rent prices in Center City West have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Center City West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Center City West is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $397 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 $94,000/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).

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