Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bala Cynwyd, PA from $300 (94 Rentals)

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property at 5936 Haverford Ave

$300 - $1,495

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5936 Haverford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19151

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property at 5239 Jefferson St

$1,025 - $1,150

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5239 Jefferson St

PhiladelphiaPA19131
property at 2215 N 51st St

$1,025 - $1,215

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2215 N 51st St

PhiladelphiaPA19131

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The Avenue at East Falls
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$1,085 - $1,685
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5450 Wissahickon AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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property at 5439 Hunter St

$1,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5439 Hunter St

PhiladelphiaPA19131

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property at 4639 Umbria St

$1,150 - $1,650

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 3

4639 Umbria St

PhiladelphiaPA19127

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Cheapest Available Bala Cynwyd Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bala Cynwyd, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood priced from $502. Overbrook Tower in the Wynnefield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bala Cynwyd apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$835
Greenbriar Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$935
Park Heights ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$955
199 W City AveBStudio,1BA$980
Hillside Lofts0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$990
Bala ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bala Cynwyd, PA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bala Cynwyd area is the $0.71 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 2 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Bala Cynwyd apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 6619 Ridge Avenue starting at $2,295 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Andorra neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bala Cynwyd apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 22213 N 33rd St1BR,1BA$0.71
6619 Ridge Avenue3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.59
Henry on the Park ApartmentsThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.59
The Elm On 63rdType 124BR,4BA$0.71
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
1013 N 63rd St, Unit 31013 N 63rd St1BR,1BA$1.44
The Courtyard2 Bedroom Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$1.61
3244 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 3244 3rd Fl3244 W Allegheny Ave1BR,1BA$1.58
140 Sumac St140 Sumac St2BR,0.5BA$0.73
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bala Cynwyd Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bala Cynwyd?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bala Cynwyd is at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older listed at $502.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bala Cynwyd Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bala Cynwyd Apartment is $634 at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bala Cynwyd Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bala Cynwyd is starting from $1,265 at Overbrook Tower.

What is the most affordable Bala Cynwyd Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bala Cynwyd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overbrook Tower and starts from $1,465.

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