2 new laws helping renters take effect in Philadelphia this week

Two laws helping lower costs for people trying to rent an apartment in Philadelphia went into effect this week.

• Dec 5, 2025

Biden administration says it wants to cap rent increases at 5% a year

The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.

• Jul 16, 2024

Evictions resuming in Philadelphia after multiple tenants shot

The Philadelphia Municipal Court says uniformed tenant officers will be back on the job starting Aug. 21 at the earliest.

• Aug 21, 2023

Philadelphia among 4 US cities where buying a home is cheaper than renting: study

Philadelphia renters listen up! A new study shows buying a home may be cheaper than renting!

• May 25, 2023

Thousands in Philadelphia spending half or more of their paychecks on rent

Many people in the City of Brotherly Love are being priced out on rent.

• Mar 1, 2023

Average rent prices in Philadelphia went up over past year

Rent prices in the city are up as much as 21% for a one-bedroom apartment, according to data from Rent.com.

• Oct 4, 2022

Average rents in Philadelphia up from year ago

They're upas much as 21% for a one-bedroom apartment.

• Oct 4, 2022