Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $500 (1,020 Rentals)

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property at 6651 Gillespie St

6651 Gillespie St

PhiladelphiaPA19135
property at 3313 N Park Ave

3313 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19140
property at 2224 N 11th St

2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
property at 3315 N Park Ave

3315 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19140

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 $455. 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$455
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$630
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$655
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 10 S Front St Model at 10 S Front St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Center City 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.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
10 S Front St, Unit 310 S Front St2BR,2BA$0.80
319 Green Ln, Unit 2319 Green Ln2BR,1BA$0.84
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.64
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66
The Elm On 63rdType 033BR,2BA$0.84
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
5535 Crowson St, Unit B25535 Crowson StStudio ,1BA$0.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 6827 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $24,160. There are also 2412 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $550 to $25,000.

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 $550 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,579.

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 $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $17,901. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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