| Election Name: | 1852 Philadelphia mayoral election |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Year: | 1851 |
| Next Year: | 1853 |
| Nominee1: | Charles Gilpin |
| Party1: | Whig Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 8,792 |
| Percentage1: | 64.99% |
| Nominee2: | William Badger |
| Party2: | Independent politician |
| Popular Vote2: | 4,328 |
| Percentage2: | 31.99% |
| Mayor | |
| Before Election: | Charles Gilpin |
| Before Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Charles Gilpin |
| After Party: | Whig Party (United States) |
The 1852 Philadelphia mayoral election saw the reelection of Charles Gilpin to a third consecutive term.
Beginning in 1839, the city operated under a mixed electoral system. Citizens voted for mayor in a general election. If a candidate receive a majority of the vote, they would be elected mayor. However, if no candidate received a majority, the City Council would select a mayor from the top-two finishers.