Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Crum Lynne, PA from $600 (55 Rentals)

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property at 33 W Chester Pike

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10, Unit B-10

33 W Chester Pike
Ridley ParkPA19078

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property at 1007 Hyatt St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1007 Hyatt St

ChesterPA19013
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Lincoln Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Crossing

701 Lincoln AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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Stewart Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Lane Apartments

200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

1029 W 5th StChester, PA 19013
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116 N Swarthmore Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 N Swarthmore Ave

116 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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111 N Swarthmore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

111 N Swarthmore Ave

111 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078

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Stoney Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Creek Apartments

410 E Hinckley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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306 E Ridley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

306 E Ridley Ave

306 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Ridley Park Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridley Park Court

2 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Oakview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Apartments

312 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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2 S Swarthmore Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2 S Swarthmore Ave

2 S Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Arbor Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Place

23 Morton AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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East Side, Crum Lynne, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2 S Swarthmore Ave priced from $1,150. Prospect Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1,150
Prospect Court ApartmentsReno eff1BR,1BA$1,195
Stonewood VillageOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,243
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1,249
Parkwoode IIOne Bedroom fully renovated1BR,1BA$1,300
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.08 price per square foot 118 E 21st St Model at 118 E 21st St, Unit 1 in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
118 E 21st St, Unit 1118 E 21st St4BR,1BA$1.08
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
1013 Lafayette Ave, Unit 21013 Lafayette Ave2BR,2BA$1.37
The Preserve at Darby Creek2 Bed x 1 Bath Townhouse Electric2BR,1.5BA$1.90
30 E 23rd St, Unit 230 E 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.39
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.55
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.56
Stonewood VillageOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1.84

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side?

The cheapest apartment in East Side is 2 S Swarthmore Ave which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in East Side costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side?

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 1 regular apartments in East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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