Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Northeast Philadelphia

$1,650/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northeast Philadelphia is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northeast Philadelphia

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northeast Philadelphia rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Northeast Philadelphia have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Northeast Philadelphia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is $1,565, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Northeast Philadelphia run $1,330 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,199

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,250

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,625

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$2,895

13%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,199

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

13%

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

Compare median rent prices in Northeast Philadelphia and Frankford by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northeast Philadelphia

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is 43% higher than the median rent in Frankford, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

12450 Knights Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northeast Philadelphia apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

12450 Knights Rd #2, Philadelphia, PA 19154

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

3301 Glenbrook Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Northeast Philadelphia apartment for rent in Philadelphia

3301 Glenbrook Pl. - 1

3301 Glenbrook Pl #1, Philadelphia, PA 19114

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

12500 Knights Rd #1F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northeast Philadelphia apartment for rent in Philadelphia

12500 Knights Rd #1F, Philadelphia, PA 19154

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

3850 Woodhaven Rd #810 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northeast Philadelphia condo for rent in Philadelphia

3850 Woodhaven Rd #810, Philadelphia, PA 19154

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,545

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Frequently asked questions for Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northeast Philadelphia rental market.

How much is rent in Northeast Philadelphia?

The average rent in Northeast Philadelphia is $1,650 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northeast Philadelphia?

Average rent prices in Northeast Philadelphia have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Northeast Philadelphia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northeast Philadelphia is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northeast Philadelphia?

To comfortably afford rent in Northeast Philadelphia, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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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