Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $500 (791 Rentals)

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property at 1410 N Willington St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1410 N Willington St, Unit 1

1410 N Willington St
PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 332 N 62nd St

$745 - $1,295

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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332 N 62nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 5000 Locust St

$760

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$760

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$760

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5000 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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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 $635. 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
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$635
Arizona LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$707
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of February 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.55 price per square foot 1441 Hellerman St Model at 1441 Hellerman St, Unit 1441 Hellerman in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 2219 N 16th St Model at 2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Hartranft 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.
1441 Hellerman St, Unit 1441 Hellerman1441 Hellerman St2BR,1BA$0.55
2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments2219 N 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.89
1447 N 17th St, Unit B1447 N 17th St4BR,4BA$0.38
Sharswood Townhouses III3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.63
2512 N 5th St, Unit FL 22512 N 5th St2BR,1BA$0.90
1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit #2 Front1432 E Cheltenham Ave1BR,0.5BA$0.54
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.83
1620 Foulkrod St, Unit 2nd Fl - B2 - SRO1620 Foulkrod StStudio ,1BA$0.86

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 6885 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $24,995. There are also 2041 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $525 to $10,000.

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 $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,307.

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 $793 to $15,091, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $615.

Expert Rental Resources

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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