Average Rent in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA Rents

South Philadelphia West rentals average $1,125 for a studio rental to $2,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,680, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $900 (-42.86%) year-over-year from $2,100 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (1.07%) year-over-year from $1,173 to $1,185. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (2.72%) year-over-year from $1,533 to $1,575. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (1.98%) year-over-year from $1,765 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,283 (-37.93%) year-over-year from $3,383 to $2,100. 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 up by 18.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.75	$1,200	$2,100 (-42.86%)	$822 (45.96%)
1 BR	$1.35	$1,185	$1,173 (1.07%)	$1,358 (-12.76%)
2 BR	$1.75	$1,575	$1,533 (2.72%)	$1,419 (10.98%)
3 BR	$1.71	$1,800	$1,765 (1.98%)	$1,665 (8.11%)
4+ BR	$1.40	$2,100	$3,383 (-37.93%)	$1,966 (6.83%)

Historical Rents in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 3 cities nearby South Philadelphia West. The average rent in South Philadelphia West is currently $1,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,190 per month.

Let's compare South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 10.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.51% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA are about 16.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.83% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,495	$1,675	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,691	$1,800	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$1,898	$1,975	$2,390	$2,190

Top Neighborhoods Near South Philadelphia West

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

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,850 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia West's average rent, which is only $1,680. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,351 per month. Whereas, at $2,395 average rent per month, Logan Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near South Philadelphia West. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,185	$1,300	$1,351
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,213	$1,450	$1,413
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$985	$1,225	$1,700	$1,450
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,545	$1,632	$1,585
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,290	$1,499	$1,600
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,320	$1,475	$1,650
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,264	$1,372	$1,700	$1,675
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,575	$2,000	$1,700
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,545	$1,800	$1,750
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,825	$1,450	$1,785
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,750	$2,915	$1,825
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,281	$1,750	$1,850
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$988	$1,500	$1,895	$1,850
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,149	$1,495	$1,833	$1,875
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,525	$1,982	$1,917
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,463	$1,922	$2,778	$1,932
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,382	$1,973	$3,000	$1,973
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,413	$1,600	$1,975
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,498	$1,895	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,750	$1,898	$2,495	$2,078
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,246	$1,450	$2,150	$2,095
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,235	$1,895	$2,655	$2,098
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,338	$2,150
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,795	$2,275	$3,745	$2,395

Top Counties Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 24 counties located by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Wilmington, DE, Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenixville, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,190. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Wilmington, DE. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,380, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 42.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 48.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 5 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,495	$1,675	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,691	$1,800	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$1,898	$1,975	$2,390	$2,190
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,708	$2,300	$2,360
Lower Merion, PA	$1,350	$1,850	$2,380	$2,380

Top Zipcodes Near South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,650. A total of 3 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 $1,485 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,190 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is $1,394 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,639 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,195	$1,573	$1,700
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,463	$1,735	$1,700
19131, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,395	$1,485
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$975	$1,325	$1,628	$1,531
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,487	$1,650	$1,600
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,898	$1,956	$2,300	$2,190

Frequently Asked Questions - South Philadelphia West Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,680. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do South Philadelphia 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $3.75. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,195 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 12 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $1.75. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in South Philadelphia West.

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

Rent prices for rentals in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.43%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,344/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.