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property at 1716 W Erie Ave

$650 - $700

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1716 W Erie Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19140

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property at 226 N 65th St

$700

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$700
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226 N 65th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 4369 Pechin St

$700

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$700
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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4369 Pechin St

PhiladelphiaPA19128
property at 2224 N 11th St

$750 - $1,200

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$750 - $1,200
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$750 - $1,200

1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 5900 Pine St

$795

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$795
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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5900 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19143
property at 5901 Christian St

$800

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$800
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$800

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5901 Christian St

PhiladelphiaPA19143
property at 3100 N 29th St

$800 - $1,100

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$800 - $1,100
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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3100 N 29th St

PhiladelphiaPA19132

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property at 1217 Arrott St

$825

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$825
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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1217 Arrott St

PhiladelphiaPA19124
property at 161 Krams Ave

$825

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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161 Krams Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 3332 Brandywine St

$825

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$825
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3332 Brandywine St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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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. 1432 N. Carlisle in the Poplar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $575. 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
1432 N. Carlisle3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$575
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$695
3214-16 Frankford Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
1317 W Allegheny Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.32 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1602 N 17th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 7703 Woolston Ave Model at 7703 Woolston Ave, Unit #1 starting at $1,550 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Cedarbrook 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.
1602 N 17th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.32
7703 Woolston Ave, Unit #17703 Woolston Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 21533 Cecil B. Moore Ave6BR,2BA$0.54
6649 Hegerman St, Unit 16649 Hegerman St1BR,1BA$0.43
3830 Baring St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.79
2356 N Park Ave, Unit B42356 N Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.36
1434 Willington St1434 Willington St4BR,2BA$0.41
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.52
1432 N. Carlisle3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 6877 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $15,601. There are also 1935 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $550 to $24,500.

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 $550 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,059.

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 $350 to $15,601, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $799 to $9,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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