
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, NY from $500 (13 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $853 | $520 | $1,375 |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $675 | $1,375 |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,197 | $750 | $1,825 |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $950 | $1,840 |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,447 | $1,835 |
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Cheapest Available Philadelphia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Philadelphia, NY is a Studio unit found at Arsenal Apartments priced from $520. The Solar Building Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arsenal Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $520 |
The Solar Building Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $620 |
City View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Apartments at Madison Barracks | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Kelsey Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, NY and Nearby
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia area is the $0.78 price per square foot Town Home Model at Hycliff Apartments in the starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Philadelphia apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Parkstead Clayton starting at $1,483 with a $0.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hycliff Apartments | Town Home | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
Parkstead Clayton | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.95 |
Parkstead Black River | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Parkstead City Center | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Beaver Meadow Apartments | B ADA | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Parkstead Philadelphia | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Parkstead Gouverneur | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Parkstead Copenhagen | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
College Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Palmer Street Apartments | Town Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
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Getting Around Philadelphia, NY
Walk Score®
15 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Philadelphia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Philadelphia is at Arsenal Apartments listed at $520.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Philadelphia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Philadelphia Apartment is $675 at City View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Philadelphia is starting from $820 at The Solar Building Apartments.
What is the most affordable Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kelsey Creek Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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