Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in South Philadelphia West

$1,800/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Philadelphia West is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Philadelphia West

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

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

Average rent prices in South Philadelphia West have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in South Philadelphia West run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$825

5%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,295

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,800

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,847

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,195

1%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,847

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,962
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 8% lower than the median rent in Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

2001 Dorrance St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2001 Dorrance St

2001 S Dorrance St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

2001 S Dorrance St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2001 S Dorrance St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

1829 S 22nd St #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

1829 S 22nd St #1stFL, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

2049 S Croskey St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West house for rent in Philadelphia

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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 $1,800 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Philadelphia West?

Average rent prices in South Philadelphia West have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

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

Rent in South Philadelphia West is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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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