
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Abbotsford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (157 Rentals)
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5506 Walnut St

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5900 Pine St, Unit four

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5409 Walnut St

5408 Baltimore Ave

4646 Hazel Ave

5510 Walnut St

5040 Walnut St

5536 Chester Ave

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1209 S 58th St

The Cornerstone

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4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B

5029 Cedar Ave

5426 Christian St

5141 Walnut St

1209 S 58th St

4617 Kingsessing Ave

331 S 52nd St

5431 Baltimore Ave
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16 S 50th St

1620 S 56th St

44West

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The Irvine

126 S 46th St, Unit AptC

701 S 52nd St

5138 Ludlow St

4646 Hazel Ave

1033 S 55th St
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5323 Catharine St

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4321 Pine St

104 S 51st St

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6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F

The Ivy

773 S 52nd St

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830 S 49th St, Unit 5

5301 Catharine St

5847 Willows Ave

4706 Chestnut St
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West Lofts Apartments

1235 S 47th St

5847 Willows Ave

5448 Springfield Ave

5847 Willows Ave

Ludlow 43

The Felix

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224 S Millick St, Unit 1

Shepherd Lofts

1448 S 52nd St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Abbotsford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $790 | $2,225 |
| Abbotsford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $750 | $2,850 |
| Abbotsford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $975 | $3,625 |
| Abbotsford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $1,325 | $3,200 |
| Abbotsford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,500 | $3,765 |
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Cheapest Available Abbotsford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Abbotsford area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $695. Winchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Abbotsford apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $695 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Arden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Classic JR | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Irvine | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Abbotsford, PA
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Abbotsford area is the $1.37 price per square foot 28 South 48th St Model at 28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Abbotsford apartment is the 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Abbotsford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 1 | 28 South 48th St | 3BR,3BA | $1.37 |
| 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 | 1311 S 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1018 S 55th St, Unit 2 | 1018 S 55th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 5425 Ridgewood St, Unit #2 | 5425 Ridgewood St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 224 S Millick St, Unit 1 | 224 S Millick St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F | 6038 Baltimore Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| Arden West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
| 5900 Pine St, Unit four | 5900 Pine St | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAbbotsford, Philadelphia, PA
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Abbotsford Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Abbotsford?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Abbotsford is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Abbotsford?
The cheapest apartment in Abbotsford is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Abbotsford costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Abbotsford?
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 84 regular apartments in Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford?
Cheap apartments in Abbotsford have an average cost of $862 which is $2,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Abbotsford.
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