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property at 3229 Almond St

3229 Almond St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 139 Kingsley St

139 Kingsley St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 2224 N 11th St

2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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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. 1833 N 19th St in the Poplar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $530. 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
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.84 price per square foot 319 Green Ln Model at 319 Green Ln, Unit 2 in the in the Roxborough neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 6322 Rising Sun Ave Model at 6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,000 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Lawncrest 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.
319 Green Ln, Unit 2319 Green Ln2BR,1BA$0.84
6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 16322 Rising Sun Ave1BR,1BA$0.58
1517 N 15th St, Unit 3F-Room for rent1517 N 15th St1BR,1BA$0.34
1540-42 N Willington St3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$0.80
1619 N 29th St, Unit 11619 N 29th St1BR,1BA$0.79
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
The Berks at 18504 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms4BR,4.5BA$0.50
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.61
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 6843 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $29,970. There are also 2646 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $525 to $24,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Philadelphia County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Philadelphia County ranges from $525 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,351.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Philadelphia County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Philadelphia County range from $599 to $21,469, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $17,809. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.