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Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Center City West
$2,345/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Center City West is $2,345 per month as of September 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Center City West
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,341, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Center City West run $2,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,405.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | 1% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,336 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,705 |  9% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $5,000 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | 2% | 84% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,845 | |
Graduate Hospital | $2,000 | |
Point Breeze | $1,800 | |
Powelton Village | $1,819 | |
Queen Village Pennsport | $2,125 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,385 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,341 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,925 | 29% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,250 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,336
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,705
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
84%
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,845
Graduate Hospital
Average rent
$2,000
Point Breeze
Average rent
$1,800
Powelton Village
Average rent
$1,819
Queen Village Pennsport
Average rent
$2,125
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,385
Apartments
Average rent
$2,341
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
29%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
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
23%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 27% higher than the median rent in Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA.
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1d ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$5,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2101 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
210117 Chestnut St #809, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1600 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$1,895
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 condo for rent in Philadelphia
50 S 16th St #4010, Philadelphia, PA 19102
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,950
Condo for rent
1m ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$10,000
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
1813 Ranstead St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,575–$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2220 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1728 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
2 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
1m ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$10,000
Apartment for rent
1m ago
1919 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,868–$10,000
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
Center City West apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1600 Chestnut St #311, Philadelphia, PA 19103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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 $2,345 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Center City West?
Average rent prices in Center City West have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Center City West rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Center City West is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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).