Washington, DC vs Philadelphia, PA

Compare 2026 fair market rent prices between these two metro areas

Apartment Size
Difference
Studio
$1,953
$1,397
+$556 (+39.8%)
1 Bedroom
$2,015
$1,520
+$495 (+32.6%)
2 Bedroom
$2,246
$1,810
+$436 (+24.1%)
3 Bedroom
$2,835
$2,170
+$665 (+30.6%)
4+ Bedroom
$3,332
$2,423
+$909 (+37.5%)

Washington, DC

  • Average 2BR rent: $2,246/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,953/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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Philadelphia, PA

  • Average 2BR rent: $1,810/mo
  • Studio apartments: $1,397/mo
  • Data year: 2026
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