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 $1,525 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,998, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $229 (-13.16%) year-over-year from $1,742 to $1,513. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.39%) year-over-year from $1,930 to $1,938. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.97%) year-over-year from $2,788 to $2,705. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,273 (43.70%) year-over-year from $5,202 to $7,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,048 (83.49%) year-over-year from $2,453 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 18.10% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.52% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 39.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.91 $1,513 $1,742 (-13.16%) $2,107 (-28.20%)
1 BR $2.78 $1,938 $1,930 (0.39%) $1,664 (16.42%)
2 BR $2.88 $2,705 $2,788 (-2.97%) $1,990 (35.93%)

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 $1,620, 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 $2,171 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 18.03% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA are about 30.46% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. 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 $1,250 $1,500 $1,975 $1,620
Philadelphia, PA $1,288 $1,700 $1,850 $1,800
Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,981 $2,238 $2,171

Top Neighborhoods Near Center City West

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near Center City West. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Germantown, and North Philadelphia East. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,825 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,825. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Center City West, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,323 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 $1,100 $1,400 $1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA $1,210 $1,450 $1,877 $1,498
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,250 $1,495 $1,700 $1,675
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA $1,400 $1,500 $1,673 $1,695
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA $1,285 $1,300 $1,600 $1,725
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,790 $1,350 $1,753
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA $1,205 $1,431 $1,800 $1,763
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA $1,400 $1,678 $1,893 $1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA $1,149 $1,450 $1,825 $1,850
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA $1,000 $1,500 $1,900 $1,875
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA $1,395 $1,725 $2,550 $1,900
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA $1,525 $1,818 $2,100 $1,998
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,615 $1,895 $2,758 $2,050
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,220 $2,055 $2,555 $2,105
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,827 $2,300 $3,930 $2,508
University City, Philadelphia, PA $1,281 $3,386 $3,950 $3,323

Top Counties Near Center City West

There are a total of 16 counties located by Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Radnor, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,030. 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 $1,620. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,392, 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 18.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 11.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA is 22.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 5 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wilmington, DE $1,250 $1,500 $1,975 $1,620
Philadelphia, PA $1,288 $1,700 $1,850 $1,800
Radnor, PA N/A $1,770 $2,208 $2,030
Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,981 $2,238 $2,171
Lower Merion, PA $1,766 $1,985 $2,425 $2,392

Top Zipcodes Near Center City West

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,717. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,151 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,184. 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 $1,550 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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 $1,184 $2,240 $1,700 $1,717
19145, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,288 $1,673 $1,750
19144, Philadelphia, PA $1,200 $1,513 $1,750 $1,550
19128, Philadelphia, PA $1,425 $1,550 $1,650 $1,675
19460, Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,957 $2,195 $2,151

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 $1,998. 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 $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $3.91. There are a total of 23 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 $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $2.78. There are a total of 67 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 $2,840 and an average price per square feet of $2.88. There are a total of 19 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.44% 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 $1,598/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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