Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Elkins Park

$1,885/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elkins Park is $1,885 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $65 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elkins Park

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Elkins Park have decreased by 6% 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 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 $1,752, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Elkins Park run $1,470 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$900

82%

153%

1 bedroom

$1,470

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,845

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,900

8%

29%

4 bedroom

$2,350

1%

41%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

82%

Last year

153%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

41%

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$1,885
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA is 3% higher than the median rent in Jenkintown, Jenkintown, PA.

Discover rentals in Elkins Park, Philadelphia, PA

1518 Willow Ave - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.6

Very good

1518 Willow Ave

1518 Willow Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19027

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

7919 Park Ave #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elkins Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia

SINGLE_FAMILY - Victorian - ELKINS PARK, PA

7919 Park Ave #3rdFL, Philadelphia, PA 19027

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

515 Stahr Rd #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elkins Park house for rent in Philadelphia

APARTMENT - ELKINS PARK, PA

515 Stahr Rd #3A, Philadelphia, PA 19027

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525

House for rent

538 Church Rd ##5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Elkins Park apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,885 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elkins Park?

Average rent prices in Elkins Park have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Elkins Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elkins Park is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $65 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Elkins Park, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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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