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Houses for Rent in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

25 Rentals Available
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    4045 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    7 BEDS $6,600
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    5132 West Stiles Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131
    3 BEDS $2,000
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    5919 Summer Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
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    711 N Dekalb St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $650
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    457 North Edgewood Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151
    3 BEDS $1,800
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    5325 Hadfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
    1 BED $650
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    3138 Euclid Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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    3230 Fontain Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121
    3 BEDS $3,000
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    517 Littlecroft Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    5638 Litchfield St, Philadelphia, PA 19143
    3 BEDS $1,350
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    5902 Windsor Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
    3 BEDS $800
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    2424 So. Frazier Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
    2 BEDS $1,300
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    2207 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    3 BEDS $4,800
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    2207 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    5 BEDS $3,100
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    1520 S Myrtlewood St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    3 BEDS $1,795
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    1837 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    2007 Kater St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    2 BEDS $2,750
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    2350 N Opal St, Philadelphia, PA 19132
    3 BEDS $1,780
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    1908 Webster St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    3 BEDS $3,450
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    2699 S Robinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
    3 BEDS $1,495
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    2217 Earp Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    2 BEDS $1,500
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    155 East Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127
    STUDIO $1,500
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    2699 S 62Nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
    3 BEDS $1,495
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    214 East St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
    STUDIO $1,700
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    2039 S Aikens St, Philadelphia, PA 19142
    3 BEDS $1,780
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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 1.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,184 to $2,221.

Average rent in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

$2,221/mo West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is around $2,221.

    What's the typical rent budget in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?

    A share of 3% of apartments in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 16% of rentals are $2,001-$2,500. Around 24% of West Philadelphia's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 29% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000. A share of 9% of apartment rentals in Philadelphia are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. Meanwhile, 19% of apartment rentals in Philadelphia are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (29%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in West Philadelphia, PA

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    70 /100
    Excellent Transit
    62 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 70, Bike Score®: 62

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $2,000 and $6,600.

    How many houses are available in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA on RentCafe?

    There are 2 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a rental house in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?

    The average West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA rental house size is 2,250 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?

    Renting a house in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?

    Houses for rent in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA are usually located in non-central areas.

    West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA demographics

    • 202,469Total Population
    • 110,006 Female
      92,463 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA has 202,469 residents, 110,006 women and 92,463 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of West Philadelphia’s population is 33.

    West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA households

    • 39,255 Family
      44,261 Non-family
    • 21,194 Children
      62,323 No Children
    • 83,517Total Number of Households
    • 1.77Average People Per Household
    • $46,057Median Household Income

    There is a total of 83,517 households in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 21,194 have children and 62,323 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 39,255 family households and 44,261 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in West Philadelphia is 1.77 people, on average. The median household annual income in West Philadelphia equals $46,057, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,148.

    West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA have no high school education, 36% went to high-school, and 30% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 16% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 11% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA with prices ranging from $650 to $6,600. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $6,600, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 25 houses for rent in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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