Philadelphia, PA Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,797
1-year change
+5.0%
$86/mo
5-year change
+19.8%
$297/mo
10-year change
+41.2%
$524/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Philadelphia

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,224/mo0.0%
2016$1,260/mo+2.9%+2.9%
2017$1,304/mo+3.5%+6.5%
2018$1,345/mo+3.1%+9.9%
2019$1,395/mo+3.7%+14.0%
2020$1,438/mo+3.1%+17.5%
2021$1,461/mo+1.6%+19.4%
2022$1,596/mo+9.2%+30.4%
2023$1,650/mo+3.4%+34.8%
2024$1,699/mo+3.0%+38.8%
2025$1,695/mo-0.2%+38.5%
2026$1,797/mo+6.0%+46.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Philadelphia changed since 2015?

Median rent in Philadelphia, PA was $1,208 in 2015-01 and is $1,797 as of 2026-07 — a change of $589 per month over 11 years.

How much has Philadelphia rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Philadelphia, PA has changed +19.8% ($297 per month). The current median is $1,797.

What has rent in Philadelphia done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Philadelphia, PA has changed +41.2% ($524 per month). It is now $1,797.

Is rent in Philadelphia going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Philadelphia, PA has increased +5.0% ($86/mo). Current median: $1,797.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.