Average rent in Philadelphia by home type
| Home type | Asking rent / month |
|---|---|
| Studio | $980 – $1,590 · median $1,225 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 – $1,880 · median $1,445 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 – $2,210 · median $1,700 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 – $2,470 · median $1,900 |
| House (3–4 bed) | $1,850 – $3,010 · median $2,315 |
Medians are published figures; the low–high spread is a derived advertised range (0.8× / 1.3× the median). Actual signed rents vary with the building, unit and lease terms.
What is a fair rent here?
A fair rent in Philadelphia is at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing — the gap between asking and signed is your room to negotiate.
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How much is rent for a 1-bedroom in Philadelphia?
As of September 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Philadelphia is about $1,445 per month (Zumper city rent reports (September 2026) and the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026)), with advertised listings roughly $1,160 to $1,880.
What is a fair rent in Philadelphia?
A fair rent sits at or below the median asking figure for that home type. Landlords advertise high and negotiate, so tenants often sign below the median — compare a few listings and check what tenants report actually signing on Mizan.
Where do these rent figures come from?
Apartment medians come from Zumper's published city rent reports (September 2026); house figures from the Zillow Observed Rent Index single-family series (August 2026). The low–high spread is a derived advertised range around the published median.