Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $500 (585 Rentals)

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property at 4617 Penn St

$650

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4617 Penn St

PhiladelphiaPA19124
property at 124 Jamestown St

$675

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$675
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Jamestown St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 152 East St

$675

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$675
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$675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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152 East St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 221 Wendover St

$675

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$675
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$675

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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221 Wendover St

PhiladelphiaPA19128
property at 124 Burnside St

$675

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$675
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Burnside St

PhiladelphiaPA19127

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property at 165 Cotton St

$700

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165 Cotton St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 4377 Pechin St

$725

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$725
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4377 Pechin St

PhiladelphiaPA19128

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property at 2224 N 11th St

$750 - $1,200

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$750 - $1,200
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2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
property at 147 Pensdale St

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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147 Pensdale St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 4548 Wilde St

$750

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$750
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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4548 Wilde St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 131 Pensdale St

$800

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$800
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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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131 Pensdale St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
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 3040 Tulip St

$850

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$850
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$850

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3040 Tulip St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 4422 Pechin St

$850

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$850
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4422 Pechin St

PhiladelphiaPA19128

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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 1833 N 19th St in the Poplar neighborhood priced from $425. Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $502. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$425
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
Alexandria Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$635
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University4BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1529 N 15th St Model at 1529 N 15th St, Unit B in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 1649 S 17th St Model at 1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor starting at $2,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Wharton 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.
1529 N 15th St, Unit B1529 N 15th St6BR,6BA$0.90
1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor1649 S 17th St2BR,2.5BA$1.00
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
2110 E Clearfield St, Unit 22110 E Clearfield St2BR,1.5BA$1.00
5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr5734 Walker St1BR,1BA$0.97
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$0.99
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio ,1BA$0.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 6816 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $24,995. There are also 1704 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $510 to $18,000.

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 $510 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,866.

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 $730 to $16,282, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $680 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $640 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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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