
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Ardmore Neighborhood of Ardmore, PA from $975 (40 Rentals)
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Suburban Court Apartments

2307 Haverford Rd

Llanfair Apartments

170 Lakeside

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2714 E County Line Rd, Unit 2nd Floor

2301 Haverford Rd

61 Llanfair Rd
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Ardglen Gardens Apartments

101 Mill Creek

The Hamlet

Merioneth Apartments

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17 E Lancaster Ave, Unit 2nd +3rd floor

125 Ardmore Ave
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One Ardmore

Montgomery Plaza Apartments

Cricket Flats & Shops

Main Line Village

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Coulter Place

Cricket Terrace

Argyle Court

369b E County Line Rd
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The Athens

2325 Haverford Rd

The Square

809 Ardmore Ave

32 S Cricket Terrace

Holly House

Victoria Arms Apartments

2120 Bellemead Ave
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Oakwynne House

214 Harrogate Rd

Eagle Towers

Southmore Court in Havertown

The Darby Apartments

710 Darby Rd

214 Harrogate Rd

39 W Manoa Rd
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South Ardmore, Ardmore, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Ardmore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ardmore Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $1,070 | $1,497 |
| South Ardmore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,275 | $4,383 |
| South Ardmore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,714 | $1,500 | $5,474 |
| South Ardmore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,646 | $2,495 | $8,865 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Ardmore Neighborhood of Ardmore, PA.
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Cheapest Available South Ardmore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Ardmore area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Holly House priced from $1,070. Suburban Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,347. Here are the most affordable South Ardmore apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Suburban Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,347 |
| Victoria Arms Apartments | One BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 170 Lakeside | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Athens | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom 430-463 | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
| The Darby Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| One Ardmore | Style 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,751 |
| Cricket Flats & Shops | J | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| 101 Mill Creek | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,840 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Ardmore, PA
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Ardmore area is the $1.50 price per square foot 17 E Lancaster Ave Model at 17 E Lancaster Ave, Unit 2nd +3rd floor in the in the Ardmore Business District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value South Ardmore apartment is the 8 Campbell Ave Model at 8 Campbell Ave, Unit 201 starting at $3,600 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the South Ardmore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Ardmore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 E Lancaster Ave, Unit 2nd +3rd floor | 17 E Lancaster Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 8 Campbell Ave, Unit 201 | 8 Campbell Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| 101 Mill Creek | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Cricket Flats & Shops | H | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
| The Darby Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| The Athens | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom 518-602 | 2BR,1BA | $3.83 |
| 170 Lakeside | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
| Victoria Arms Apartments | One BR Premiere | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Holly House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
| Suburban Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
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Best Local Schools in South Ardmore, Ardmore, PA
Haverford Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Ardmore Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Ardmore?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Ardmore is under $2,840.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Ardmore?
The cheapest apartment in South Ardmore is Holly House which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in South Ardmore costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Ardmore?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in South Ardmore that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Ardmore?
Cheap apartments in South Ardmore have an average cost of $296 which is $3,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Ardmore.
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