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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Center City West
$2,355/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Center City West is $2,355 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $455 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Center City West
61
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $2,355, whereas a house costs $3,082. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City West run $2,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,661.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 6% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,305 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,696 |  3% | 34% | |
3 bedroom | $4,872 | 8% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $5,923 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,962 | |
Graduate Hospital | $2,125 | |
Point Breeze | $1,850 | |
Powelton Village | $1,732 | |
Queen Village Pennsport | $2,145 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,355 | 1% | 18% | |
Condos | $2,722 | 15% | 28% | |
Houses | $3,082 | 16% | 41% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,305
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,696
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
34%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,872
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,923
Last 30 days
No Change
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,962
Graduate Hospital
Average rent
$2,125
Point Breeze
Average rent
$1,850
Powelton Village
Average rent
$1,732
Queen Village Pennsport
Average rent
$2,145
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,475
Apartments
Average rent
$2,355
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
Condos
Average rent
$2,722
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$3,082
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
41%
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
24%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 20% higher than the median rent in Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA.
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Discover rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
1d ago
2211-13-15 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
33 S 19th St #2, Philadelphia, PA 19103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2 beds
1 bath
$2,142
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1533 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
2 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
111 S 24th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
110 S Bonsall St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5 baths
$23,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Center City West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
2320 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
4 beds
5.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
13h ago
Verified
1620 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$9,317
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1620 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$9,317
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
22h ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,007–$8,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1600 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1813 Ranstead St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$2,800
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1620 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$9,317
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,291–$5,046
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1728 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
2 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1935 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$6,500
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1620 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,998–$9,317
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Center City West condo for rent in Philadelphia
2101 Chestnut St #605, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Condo for rent
22h ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,007–$8,550
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 $2,355 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Center City West?
Average rent prices in Center City West have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Center City West rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Center City West is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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).