Last updated on November 12, 2026

Average rent in
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in South Philadelphia West

$1,650/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

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

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Philadelphia West

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Philadelphia West rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in South Philadelphia West run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,724.

Listings

Studio

$995

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,700

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,850

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,195

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

5%

Graduate Hospital

Average rent

$2,111

Grays Ferry

Average rent

$1,700

Kingsessing

Average rent

$1,477

North Philadelphia West

Average rent

$1,550

Point Breeze

Average rent

$1,900

South Philadelphia East

Average rent

$2,052

Apartments

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$2,649

Houses

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

Rooms

Average rent

$990

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,111
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 22% lower than the median rent in Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

1911 Mckean St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2BR/1.0BA

1911 Mckean St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1430 W Ritner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1819 S 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2001 Dorrance St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2001 Dorrance St

2001 S Dorrance St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1901 W Ritner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West condo for rent in Philadelphia

3 beds

1 bath

$3,999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2033 W Passyunk Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

2033 W Passyunk Ave #1stFL, Philadelphia, PA 19145

1 bed

1 bath

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2201 S 16th St #601 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

2201 S 16th St #601, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2205 S 16th St #502 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

2205 S 16th St #502, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$2,605

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1949 South Bonsall Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$1,549

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1926 S Bouvier St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1819 S 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1430 W Ritner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1416 Ritner - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

1416 Ritner

1416 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Studio

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2444 S Broad St (1-5) - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

2444 S Broad St (1-5)

2444 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2051 S Garnet St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1951 Point Breeze Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.7

Very good

1951 Point Breeze Avenue

1951 Point Breeze Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1949 South Bonsall Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$1,549

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1926 S Bouvier St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1819 S 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1430 W Ritner St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,650 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Philadelphia West?

Average rent prices in South Philadelphia West have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

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

Rent in South Philadelphia West 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 South Philadelphia West?

To comfortably afford rent in South Philadelphia West, 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).