
Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $300 (619 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Philadelphia County.


1137 N Orianna St

1434 Willington St, Unit B

2329 N Park Ave, Unit C5

1526 N Carlisle St

1528 Willington St, Unit A

4246 N 6th St

1434 Willington St, Unit A

1447 N 17th St, Unit A

2351 N Park Ave, Unit ROOM 3A
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2351 N Park Ave, Unit 3

1447 N 17th St, Unit B

4833 Griscom St

5263 N Franklin St

1711 N Willington St

1716 W Erie Ave

623 S 42nd St

2258 N Park Ave

5211 N Marvine St

124 Jamestown St
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152 East St

221 Wendover St

124 Burnside St

5005 N 12th St

165 Cotton St

3036-40 N 22nd St

2743 Kensington Ave

4900 Aspen St, Unit UNIT A

3805 Haverford Ave, Unit Room for Rent

4377 Pechin St
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4273 Silverwood St

4424 Pechin St

4377 Pechin St

2224 N 11th St

147 Pensdale St

2227 N 17th St

4377 Pechin St

4548 Wilde St

4111 Baring St

4149 N Broad St
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4833 Griscom St

4377 Pechin St

3427 N 2nd St

6617 Rutland St

3100 N 29th St

131 Pensdale St

2900 N Judson St

2922 Frankford Ave

2922 Frankford Ave, Unit 2a

2100 Master St
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Philadelphia County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Philadelphia County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,817 | $995 | $5,200 |
| Philadelphia County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,160 | $800 | $7,750 |
| Philadelphia County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,921 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,966 | $750 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,695 | $300 | $7,425 |
| Philadelphia County 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,216 | $2,800 | $6,750 |
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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 $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $695 |
| Temple Crossing | One Month Free (1 Bed w/ Office & Storage) | 4BR,2BA | $740 |
| 1515 N. 16th | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $750 |
| Oak Lane Court Apartments | 0/1.0 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The View at Montgomery | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 954 N 8th St Model at 954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor starting at $1,850 with a $1.06 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 | 1816 W Norris St | 4BR,3BA | $0.95 |
| 954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor | 954 N 8th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2537 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 1 | 2537 Cecil B Moore Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr | 5734 Walker St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| 3539 N 11th St, Unit 1 | 3539 N 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Sharswood Townhouses III | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 4660 Castor Ave, Unit 2nd | 4660 Castor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 6615 N 7th St, Unit 2nd Floor | 6615 N 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County
What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?
There are currently 6786 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $502 to $24,995. There are also 1906 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $300 to $23,500.
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 $300 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,707.
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 $625 to $18,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.
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