Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Fishtown

$1,899/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fishtown is $1,899 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $51 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fishtown

196

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fishtown 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 Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Fishtown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Fishtown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fishtown is $1,850, whereas a house costs $2,260. 1-bedroom apartments in Fishtown run $1,768 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,426

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,761

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,400

1%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,720

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,300

9%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,426

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,761

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,720

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Fishtown and Avenue Of The Arts North by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fishtown

Median rent price$1,899
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA is 15% higher than the median rent in Avenue Of The Arts North, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

1247 Shackamaxon St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fishtown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

APARTMENT - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

1247 Shackamaxon St #3, Philadelphia, PA 19125

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

Old Brick Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Old Brick Lofts

300 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$2,295

Apartment for rent

507-09 W Girard Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

507-09 W Girard Ave

507 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

507 W Girard Ave #3R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fishtown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

507 W Girard Ave #3R, Philadelphia, PA 19123

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fishtown rental market.

How much is rent in Fishtown?

The average rent in Fishtown is $1,899 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fishtown?

Average rent prices in Fishtown have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Fishtown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fishtown is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fishtown?

To comfortably afford rent in Fishtown, 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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