Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in South Philadelphia West

$1,700/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Philadelphia West is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Philadelphia West

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 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 $1,520, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in South Philadelphia West run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

5%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,337

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,699

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,877

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,195

11%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,877

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

34%

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$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,230
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 24% lower than the median rent in Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

2046 S Norwood St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

South Philadelphia West townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

2046 S Norwood St #2, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

House for rent

2136 S 15th St #3F - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

APARTMENT - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

2136 S 15th St #3F, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

2329 S 15th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 24

1912 S 17th St #201 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Philadelphia West apartment for rent in Philadelphia

APARTMENT - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

1912 S 17th St #201, Philadelphia, PA 19145

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment 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 $1,700 per month as of June 27, 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 3% 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 $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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