Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in South Philadelphia West

$1,699/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Philadelphia West is $1,699 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Philadelphia West

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Philadelphia West 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in South Philadelphia West have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in South Philadelphia West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Philadelphia West is $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in South Philadelphia West run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$900

12%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,337

4%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,695

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,000

5%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

37%

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

Compare median rent prices in South Philadelphia West and Graduate Hospital by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Philadelphia West

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,060
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 18% lower than the median rent in Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

1d ago

South Philadelphia West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

2220 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

1829 S 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

1829 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

3h ago

8.9

Very good

2340 South Broad Street

2340 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Apartment for rent

2127 S Beechwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Philadelphia West rental market.

How much is rent in South Philadelphia West?

The average rent in South Philadelphia West is $1,699 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Philadelphia West?

Average rent prices in South Philadelphia West have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does South Philadelphia West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Philadelphia West is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Philadelphia West?

To comfortably afford rent in South Philadelphia West, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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