Last updated on May 20, 2026

Average rent in
Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Fairhill

$1,395/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairhill is $1,395 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $554 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairhill

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairhill rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Fairhill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Fairhill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairhill is $1,285, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairhill run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$750

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,395

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,525

9%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,195

2%

100%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

100%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fairhill and Allegheny West by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairhill

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,605
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA is 13% lower than the median rent in Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

240 W Glenwood Ave #3rdFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairhill apartment for rent in Philadelphia

TOWNHOME - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

240 W Glenwood Ave #3rdFL, Philadelphia, PA 19140

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

240 W Glenwood Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairhill apartment for rent in Philadelphia

240-42 West Glenwood Avenue - 3

240 W Glenwood Ave #3, Philadelphia, PA 19140

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 16

3050 N 8th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Fairhill apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 21

245 W Ontario St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fairhill apartment for rent in Philadelphia

245 West Ontario Street - 1

245 W Ontario St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19140

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available May 14

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Frequently asked questions for Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairhill rental market.

How much is rent in Fairhill?

The average rent in Fairhill is $1,395 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairhill?

Average rent prices in Fairhill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Fairhill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairhill is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $554 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairhill?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairhill, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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