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 $1,538 for a studio rental to $6,025 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,055, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $456 (-21.86%) year-over-year from $2,086 to $1,630. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $15 (0.76%) year-over-year from $1,980 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $140 (-4.98%) year-over-year from $2,811 to $2,671. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,842 (34.39%) year-over-year from $5,356 to $7,198. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,768 (64.73%) year-over-year from $2,732 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 10.51% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.25% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 43.07% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.06	$1,630	$2,086 (-21.86%)	$1,804 (-9.65%)
1 BR	$2.82	$1,995	$1,980 (0.76%)	$1,803 (10.68%)
2 BR	$2.92	$2,671	$2,811 (-4.98%)	$2,342 (14.06%)
3 BR	$3.25	$7,198	$5,356 (34.39%)	$5,563 (29.37%)

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 $1,820 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 $1,700, 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 $2,440 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 15.45% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 33.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 67.22% 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	N/A	$1,450	$1,850	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,715	$1,900	$1,820
Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,082	$2,630	$2,440

Top Neighborhoods Near Center City West

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Germantown, Cobbs Creek, and Haddington. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,911 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,911. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,423 per month. Whereas, at $2,590 average rent per month, Logan Square 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
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,378	$1,700	$1,423
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,158	$1,425	$1,438
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$900	$1,450	$1,450
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,163	$1,350	$1,400	$1,500
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,200	$1,575	$1,625
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,210	$1,490	$1,500	$1,695
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,475	$1,800	$1,697
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,498	$1,903	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,048	$1,638	$1,825	$1,750
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,048	$1,433	$1,900	$1,850
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,758	$2,863	$1,900
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,695	$2,450	$1,922
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,131	$1,450	$1,950	$1,950
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,695	$2,100	$1,975
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$2,683	$3,866	$1,984
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,818	$2,195	$1,993
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,082	$3,350	$2,050
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,460	$2,120	$3,959	$2,075
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,498	$2,075	$2,075
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$2,048	$2,998	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,411	$1,900	$2,565	$2,125
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,761	$2,385	$3,810	$2,590

Top Counties Near Center City West

There are a total of 22 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Lower Merion, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,124. 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 $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,440, Phoenixville, PA is the most expensive county by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 5.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 7.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 25.88% 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	N/A	$1,450	$1,850	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,715	$1,900	$1,820
Lower Merion, PA	$1,872	$2,195	$2,325	$2,428
Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,082	$2,630	$2,440

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 $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,470 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,239. That's at least $2 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 $1,443 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,723 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	$1,265	$1,900	$1,830	$1,850
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,150	$1,695	$1,700
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$1,150	$1,400	$1,400
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,213	$1,360	$1,500	$1,435
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$2,338	$1,525	$1,750	$1,675
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,091	$2,630	$2,470

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 $2,055. 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 $1,538 and an average price per square feet of $4.06. There are a total of 32 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 $2,055 and an average price per square feet of $2.82. There are a total of 123 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $2.92. There are a total of 35 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34% 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 $1,644/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.