Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Elkins Park

$1,907/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkins Park is $1,907 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkins Park

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkins Park rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Elkins Park have decreased by 1% 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 Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Elkins Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elkins Park is $1,774, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkins Park run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,897.

Listings

Studio

$500

100%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,948

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,897

8%

21%

4 bedroom

$2,225

4%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

100%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,948

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Elkins Park, 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 Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Elkins Park and Jenkintown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Elkins Park

Median rent price$1,907

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA is 6% higher than the median rent in Jenkintown, Jenkintown, PA.

Discover rentals in Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

316 Gerard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elkins Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, ELKINS PARK, PA

316 Gerard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19027

Studio

0 baths

$250

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.
7301 Chestnut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elkins Park house for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, MELROSE PARK, PA

7301 Chestnut Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19027

Studio

0 baths

$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.
7301 Chestnut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elkins Park house for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, MELROSE PARK, PA

7301 Chestnut Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19027

Studio

0 baths

$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.
Park View at Cheltenham - Photo 1 of 1
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Park View at Cheltenham

1990 Ashbourne Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19027

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,085–$1,287

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Elkins Park rental market.

How much is rent in Elkins Park?

The average rent in Elkins Park is $1,907 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkins Park?

Average rent prices in Elkins Park have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Elkins Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkins Park is roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Elkins Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Elkins Park, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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