Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 30th Street Station Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available 30th Street Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 30th Street Station area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Bryn Mawr Apartments priced from $995. LVL West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable 30th Street Station apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bryn Mawr ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
LVL WestA1aStudio,1BA$1,250
The ClarkA1Studio,1BA$1,250
The PoplarDarien StudioStudio,1BA$1,288
The IrvineStudio BStudio,1BA$1,299
The ArcherStudio BStudio,1BA$1,325
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,345
BroadridgeStudio E1FStudio,1BA$1,371
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Wynnefield Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in 30th Street Station, PA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the 30th Street Station area is the $2.80 price per square foot BL1R | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | Loft Model at Logan Lofts in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,218. The second greatest value 30th Street Station apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Wynnefield Terrace Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 30th Street Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Logan LoftsBL1R | 2 Bed | 2 Bath | Loft2BR,2BA$2.80
Wynnefield Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The PoplarOne Bedroom Den G1BR,1BA$2.66
The Hub at 31 Brewerytown2 Bed 2 Bath | Classic2BR,2BA$2.71
Dwell 2nd StreetNickle1BR,1BA$2.89
322 on North BroadOne Bedroom A1A21BR,1BA$2.65
Quaker Courtolqa10b2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.65
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The IrvineStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.65
Bryn Mawr ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #38

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the 30th Street Station Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

95 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 30th Street Station Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in 30th Street Station?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 30th Street Station is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in 30th Street Station?

The cheapest apartment in 30th Street Station is LVL West which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in 30th Street Station costs $3,252.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 30th Street Station?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 479 regular apartments in 30th Street Station that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in 30th Street Station?

Cheap apartments in 30th Street Station have an average cost of $1,562 which is $1,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 30th Street Station.

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