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 $1,100 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,625, or roughly $2 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 $990 (-55.31%) year-over-year from $1,790 to $800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $53 (-4.19%) year-over-year from $1,253 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (6.57%) year-over-year from $1,548 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (11.22%) year-over-year from $1,708 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,117 (88.81%) year-over-year from $2,383 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 10.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.49% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.44	$800	$1,790 (-55.31%)	$958 (-16.46%)
1 BR	$0.84	$1,200	$1,253 (-4.19%)	$1,212 (-0.96%)
2 BR	$1.61	$1,650	$1,548 (6.57%)	$1,683 (-1.98%)
3 BR	$1.78	$1,900	$1,708 (11.22%)	$1,533 (23.91%)
4+ BR	$1.49	$4,500	$2,383 (88.81%)	$2,042 (120.41%)

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 $1,820 per month. 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,440 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 18.18% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 42.92% more affordable. Two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA are about 20.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. 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	$1,450	$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 South Philadelphia West

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

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,936 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,936. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than South Philadelphia West's average rent, which is only $1,625. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near South Philadelphia 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 South Philadelphia 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
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
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,538	$2,055	$2,850	$2,055
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,498	$2,075	$2,075
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,460	$2,120	$3,959	$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 South Philadelphia West

There are a total of 22 counties located by South Philadelphia 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. 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 South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 31.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 58.21% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA is 34.13% more affordable 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 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 $1,688. A total of 2 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 South Philadelphia 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 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	$1,100	$1,150	$1,695	$1,700
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,265	$1,900	$1,830	$1,850
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 - 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 $1,625. 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $2.44. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $0.84. There are a total of 9 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 $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $1.61. There are a total of 18 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 -0.55%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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 $1,300/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.