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678 N 33rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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6031 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
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PhiladelphiaPA19122

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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. Temple Crossing in the Poplar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $655. 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
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University w/ a ...4BR,2BA$655
Student Housing - Newly Renovated1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.35 price per square foot 2129 N 18th St Model at 2129 N 18th St, Unit 2129 Unit 1 in the in the Hartranft neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 2 bedroom/ 2Bath Model at Little Greenery starting at $750 with a $0.47 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.
2129 N 18th St, Unit 2129 Unit 12129 N 18th St5BR,5.5BA$0.35
Little Greenery2 bedroom/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$0.47
1428 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit Apartment #21428 Cecil B Moore Ave4BR,1BA$0.48
7320 Frontenac St, Unit 17320 Frontenac St1BR,1BA$0.93
1929 N Gratz St, Unit 1929 Unit 11929 N Gratz St4BR,2BA$0.50
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.57
2036 E Wishart St, Unit 2nd Floor2036 E Wishart St2BR,1BA$0.93
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
6240 N 20th St, Unit 2nd Floor B36240 N 20th StStudio ,1BA$0.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Philadelphia County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Philadelphia County?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Philadelphia County Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Philadelphia County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Philadelphia County is starting from $700 at 1515 N. 16th.

What is the most affordable Philadelphia County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Philadelphia County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1537-41 Seybert and starts from $700.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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