Philadelphia city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population1,517,550Pct. renter occupied40.74%
Males to females0.8683:1Avg. household size2.17
Avg. household income$30,746Families with kids under 1823.28%
Income above poverty48.03%Avg. age of rental structure60 yrs

Cities near Philadelphia

CityDistanceCityDistance
Camden3.03 MilesMerion Station8.14 Miles
Gloucester City6.55 MilesLansdowne8.15 Miles
Yeadon6.87 MilesWestville8.22 Miles
Brooklawn7.49 MilesNational Park8.27 Miles
Bala Cynwyd7.53 MilesMerchantville8.42 Miles
Collingswood7.69 MilesMount Ephraim8.64 Miles
Oaklyn7.85 MilesHaddon Township8.70 Miles
Darby8.00 MilesSharon Hill8.88 Miles
Pennsauken8.09 MilesAudubon9.03 Miles
Upper Darby8.10 MilesNarberth9.17 Miles
Approximate driving distance from Philadelphia.

Finding great Philadelphia apartments

Moving to Philadelphia, PA? Here's a quick guide to the city and finding apartments to rent in Philadelphia, Pensylvania.

What to see and do in Philadelphia, PA

Renting an apartment in Philadelphia will give you access to Philadelphia attractions like nature, history, shopping, and dining. Between Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin's home and museum, and the Liberty Bell, there is a lot to learn in this city. Renting a Philadelphia apartment will allow you to explore the city's many great parks. While the summers can be hot and humid, the climate is fairly moderate, so you'll be able to enjoy outdoor activities for a large portion of the year. Unique and fun shops, an array of museums, city-wide celebrations and events, well-known universities, and fine dining, means you'll be in an entertaining and exciting location if you move into a Philadelphia apartment rental.

Jobs for residents of Philadelphia apartments

It wouldn't be surprising if your career has brought you to search apartments for rent in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia economy is strong and diverse. Major industries include tourism, manufacturing, food processing, health care, and financial services. The many law schools employ a significant amount of residents of Philadelphia apartments, as does the federal government.

Where to rent in Philadelphia

As one of the oldest cities in the United States, Philadelphia has many historic neighborhoods. In Philadelphia neighborhoods like Society Hill, the 18th century architecture has been restored, so you could find historic Philadelphia apartments for rent there. Philadelphia apartment rentals in Center City put you in a position to work, shop, and be entertained without leaving your neighborhood. Philadelphia apartments for rent in the areas surrounding the city will give you a quieter atmosphere, though you may find you'll pay about the same rent as if you lived in the city. Philadelphia apartment rentals are not cheap, however. You'll pay around $1000 to rent an apartment in Philadelphia with two bedrooms.

Philadelphia zip codes

  • 19019
  • 19092
  • 19093
  • 19099
  • 19101
  • 19102
  • 19103
  • 19104
  • 19105
  • 19106
  • 19107
  • 19108
  • 19109
  • 19110
  • 19111
  • 19112
  • 19113
  • 19114
  • 19115
  • 19116
  • 19118
  • 19119
  • 19120
  • 19121
  • 19122
  • 19123
  • 19124
  • 19125
  • 19126
  • 19127
  • 19128
  • 19129
  • 19130
  • 19131
  • 19132
  • 19133
  • 19134
  • 19135
  • 19136
  • 19137
  • 19138
  • 19139
  • 19140
  • 19141
  • 19142
  • 19143
  • 19144
  • 19145
  • 19146
  • 19147
  • 19148
  • 19149
  • 19150
  • 19151
  • 19152
  • 19153
  • 19154
  • 19155
  • 19160
  • 19161
  • 19162
  • 19170
  • 19171
  • 19172
  • 19173
  • 19175
  • 19177
  • 19178
  • 19179
  • 19181
  • 19182
  • 19183
  • 19184
  • 19185
  • 19187
  • 19188
  • 19191
  • 19192
  • 19193
  • 19194
  • 19196
  • 19197
  • 19244
  • 19255

Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

  • Academy Gardens
  • Alleghany West
  • Belmont
  • Brewerytown
  • Bustleton
  • Byberry
  • Cedar Brook
  • Chestnut Hill
  • City Center East
  • City Center West
  • Cobbs Creek
  • East Falls
  • Eastwick
  • Elmwood
  • Fairhill
  • Fairmount-Spring Garden
  • Fishtown
  • Fox Chase
  • Frankford
  • Germantown
  • Girard Estates
  • Grays Ferry
  • Haddington-Carroll Park
  • Harrowgate
  • Hartranft
  • Holmesburry-Torresdale
  • Hunting Park
  • Juniata Park-Feltonville
  • Kensington
  • Logan-Fern Rock
  • Manayunk
  • Marconi Plaza-Packer Park
  • Mayfield
  • Morris Park
  • Mount Airy
  • North Central
  • Oak Lane
  • Olney
  • Oxford Circle
  • Pennsport-Whitman-Queen
  • Point Breeze
  • Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne
  • Rhawnhurst
  • Richmond
  • Riverfront
  • Roxborough
  • Schuylkill Southwest
  • Somerton
  • South Philadelphia
  • Strawberry Mansion
  • Summerdale
  • Tioga-Nicetown
  • Torresdale
  • Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista
  • Wissanoning
  • Wynnefield
Neighborhood data provided by zillow.com

Philadelphia rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$824$424$1,993
1 Bdrm$1,019$548$2,417
2 Bdrm$1,327$623$12,382
3 Bdrm$2,214$992$10,070
4 Bdrm$2,232$1,853$2,597

Philadelphia crime rates

Philadelphia crime rates are about 32% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes1,475 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes4,305 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index5,780 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

Philadelphia demographics

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Languages spoken in Philadelphia

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Marital status comparison

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Philadelphia transportation

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