Average Rent in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Center City West, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Center City West rentals average $1,386 for a studio rental to $4,088 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,075, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $844 (-39.62%) year-over-year from $2,130 to $1,286. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $238 (13.16%) year-over-year from $1,812 to $2,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $287 (10.52%) year-over-year from $2,724 to $3,011. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4,123 (-49.10%) year-over-year from $8,398 to $4,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,180 (35.54%) year-over-year from $3,320 to $4,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 26.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.54% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.10	$1,286	$2,130 (-39.62%)	$1,967 (-34.62%)
1 BR	$3.06	$2,050	$1,812 (13.16%)	$1,470 (39.46%)
2 BR	$3.26	$3,011	$2,724 (10.52%)	$1,478 (103.64%)
3 BR	$3.31	$4,275	$8,398 (-49.10%)	$8,548 (-49.99%)

Historical Rents in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Center City West

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Center City West. The average rent in Center City West is currently $1,800 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,673, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,150 per month.

Let's compare Center City West, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 6.53% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.76% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 42.15% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 51.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,495	$1,823	$1,673
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,681	$1,800	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$1,693	$1,968	$2,437	$2,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Center City West

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Germantown, and Roxborough. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,873 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,873. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $3,295 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Center City West. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,193	$1,338	$1,350
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,275	$1,644	$1,450
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,570	$1,675	$1,600
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,245	$1,400	$1,600
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,198	$1,500	$1,613
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,236	$1,400	$1,700	$1,632
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,395	$1,500	$1,650
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,037	$1,495	$1,750	$1,734
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$863	$1,850	$1,450	$1,800
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,500	$1,800	$1,838
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,699	$2,000	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,080	$1,243	$1,700	$1,850
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,497	$1,895	$1,895
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,463	$1,901	$2,951	$1,947
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,718	$2,912	$1,960
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,456	$1,388	$1,985
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,798	$1,550	$1,900	$1,997
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,065	$1,450	$2,175	$1,998
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,656	$1,600	$2,100	$2,000
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,910	$2,800	$2,095
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,715	$2,450	$2,100
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$1,915	$3,123	$2,100
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,796	$2,275	$3,800	$2,528
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,368	$3,500	$3,975	$3,295

Top Counties Near Center City West

There are a total of 24 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenixville, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,975. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Wilmington, DE. It's average rent per month is $1,673. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,444, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 4.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 12.91% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 33.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 4 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,495	$1,823	$1,673
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,681	$1,800	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$1,693	$1,968	$2,437	$2,150
Lower Merion, PA	$1,350	$2,047	$2,380	$2,444

Top Zipcodes Near Center City West

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,688. A total of 5 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,150 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,160. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is $1,563 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,651 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,575	$1,781	$1,796
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,198	$1,550	$1,700
19131, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,135	$1,373	$1,450
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$985	$1,637	$1,604	$1,675
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,363	$1,550	$1,698	$1,625
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,693	$1,968	$2,335	$2,150

Frequently Asked Questions - Center City West Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Center City West, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $2,075. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Center City West, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,386 and an average price per square feet of $4.10. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Center City West.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,095 and an average price per square feet of $3.06. There are a total of 85 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Center City West.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,151 and an average price per square feet of $3.26. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Center City West.

How have rent prices in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,660/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.