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Popular Rental Properties in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4728 Umbria Street, Philadelphia

4728 Umbria Street, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19127

3+ Bedrooms$2,200

3412 Jasper Street, Philadelphia

3412 Jasper Street, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19134

3 Bedrooms$675

2558 N Chadwick St, Philadelphia

2558 N Chadwick St, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19132

3 Bedrooms$800

163 Roxborough Ave, Philadelphia

163 Roxborough Ave, Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19127

3+ Bedrooms$3,200

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Philadelphia Homes for Rent

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Philadelphia Market Trends

  • Household Income
    Household IncomeCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than $10,00018.5%9.7% +8.8%
    $10,000 to $14,9998.3%7.0% +1.3%
    $15,000 to $19,9997.7%6.8% +0.9%
    $20,000 to $24,9997.4%6.9% +0.5%
    $25,000 to $29,9996.9%6.7% +0.2%
    $30,000 to $34,9996.5%6.5% +0.0%
    $35,000 to $39,9995.9%6.1% -0.2%
    $40,000 to $44,9995.3%5.8% -0.5%
    $45,000 to $49,9994.3%5.1% -0.8%
    $50,000 to $59,9997.6%9.1% -1.5%
    $60,000 to $74,9998.1%10.3% -2.2%
    $75,000 to $99,9997.2%9.6% -2.4%
    $100,000 to $124,9992.9%4.6% -1.7%
    $125,000 to $149,9991.3%2.1% -0.8%
    $150,000 to $199,9991.0%1.8% -0.8%
    $200,000 or more1.0%1.9% -0.9%
  • Cost of Living
    Share of Household Income Spent on RentCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 10.0%5.8%6.7% -0.9%
    10.0% to 14.9%10.3%12.6% -2.3%
    15.0% to 19.9%11.9%14.4% -2.5%
    20.0% to 24.9%10.9%12.3% -1.4%
    25.0% to 29.9%9.4%10.4% -1.0%
    30.0% to 34.9%6.5%6.9% -0.4%
    35.0% to 39.9%4.7%4.8% -0.1%
    40.0% to 49.9%6.9%6.5% +0.4%
    50.0% or more24.4%17.4% +7.0%
    Not computed9.1%8.2% +0.9%
  • Age Demographic of Renters
    Age Demographic of RentersCityStateCity Compared to State
    15 to 24 years12.0%11.6% +0.4%
    25 to 34 years28.0%25.6% +2.4%
    35 to 44 years21.5%20.5% +1.0%
    45 to 54 years14.4%14.1% +0.3%
    55 to 64 years8.6%8.5% +0.1%
    65 to 74 years7.3%8.0% -0.7%
    75 to 84 years5.8%8.3% -2.5%
    85 years and over2.4%3.4% -1.0%
  • Travel Time to Work
    Travel Time to WorkCityStateCity Compared to State
    Less than 30 minutes23.3%35.9% -12.6%
    30 to 44 minutes26.5%23.9% +2.6%
    45 to 59 minutes16.8%14.0% +2.8%
    60 or more minutes33.3%26.3% +7.0%

Source: 2000 Census

Average Price to Lease a Home Property in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

# Bedrooms May Apr Mar 3 Month % change
1 Bed $882 $773 $846 4.3%
2 Bed $1,275 $1,238 $916 39.2%
3 Bed $1,068 $1,030 $873 22.3%
4 Bed $2,048 $2,458 $1,722 18.9%

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Houses for Rent in Cities Near Philadelphia, PA

MyNewPlace can help you find the Philadelphia, PA home rental that will work best for you. Using our rental home search, you can view townhomes or condos for rent if you want to live downtown, or check out the rental listings for single family house rentals in the surrounding areas. Try one of these cities below for more rental houses near Philadelphia, PA.