Cheap Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $300 (1,675 Rentals)

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property at 1000 Diamond St

$655 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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$725 - $1,025

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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340 N 62nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 1836 N Bouvier St

$750 - $2,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1, 2026

1836 N Bouvier St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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Cheapest Available Philadelphia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Philadelphia County, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood priced from $502. Student Housing - Newly Renovated in the Belmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$635
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2219 N 16th St Model at 2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments in the in the Hartranft neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 1816 N 17th St Model at 1816 N 17th St, Unit A starting at $1,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments2219 N 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.83
1816 N 17th St, Unit A1816 N 17th St3BR,2BA$0.67
1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit #2 Front1432 E Cheltenham Ave1BR,0.5BA$0.54
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Berks at 18504 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms4BR,4.5BA$0.54
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.55
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
1610 Dyre St, Unit 2nd Fl - B2 - SRO1610 Dyre StStudio ,1BA$0.67
1620 Foulkrod St, Unit 1st Fl - A1 - SRO1620 Foulkrod StStudio ,1BA$0.79
1616 Foulkrod St, Unit 3rd Fl - C2 - SRO1616 Foulkrod StStudio ,1BA$0.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Philadelphia County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Philadelphia County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Philadelphia County is under $700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia County?

The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia County is Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Philadelphia County costs $8,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Philadelphia County?

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 1,082 regular apartments in Philadelphia County 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 Philadelphia County?

Cheap apartments in Philadelphia County have an average cost of $627 which is $7,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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