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Average Rent in Center City West & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Center City West, Philadelphia, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,094/mo
▲ +22.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,874/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
15
available now
Center City West vs Philadelphia, PA Average
Center City West is more expensive the Philadelphia, PA average by $306/mo (17%). The citywide average is $1,788/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Center City West?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Center City West is $2,094 per month across 2 apartment communities and 15 available units. Rents have increased $568 (22.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Edgewater starting at $1,874/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,094/mo.
Prices range from $1,874 to $2,293 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Center City West Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Center City West
Rent Prices by Apartment in Center City West
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | $1,874/mo | $2,052/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
| 1919 Market Street Apartments | $1,961/mo | $2,109/mo | 11 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Center City West Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Center City West
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$84,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,094/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,874/mo), you need to earn at least $75,000/year.
Median household income in Center City West is $60,698 , about 40% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Center City West
Overall prices in Center City West runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Center City West's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,094 |
| Utilities | $506 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,207 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $942 |
| Estimated total | $5,869/mo |
Population
1,582,432
Median household income
$60,698
Census median rent
$1,323/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Center City West Apartments
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