Rent by ZIP · Philadelphia County
Rent in Philadelphia, PA 19138
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (+1.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,169 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,200 | +2.5% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,110 ±$399 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,310 | +1.5% | $1,197–1,463 | $919 ±$261 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,560 | +1.9% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,169 ±$174 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,890 | $1,870 | +1.1% | $1,701–2,079 | $1,509 ±$286 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,090 | $2,090 | 0% | $1,881–2,299 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,860.
What renters pay in 19138
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19137 | Philadelphia | $1,600 | $1,308 |
| 19139 | Philadelphia | $1,560 | $1,204 |
| 19136 | Philadelphia | $1,600 | $1,174 |
| 19140 | Philadelphia | $1,510 | $1,154 |
| 19135 | Philadelphia | $1,650 | $1,246 |
| 19141 | Philadelphia | $1,400 | $1,211 |
Fair Market Rents across Philadelphia County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.