
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $475 (1,271 Rentals) Page 2 of 26


2200 N 11th St

Hilltop Crescent

Foulkrod Manor

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2216 N 15th St, Unit 2

5536 Chester Ave, Unit 3

4324 Walnut St, Unit 3Rr

1232 W Somerset St

The Cornerstone

5040 Walnut St
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6707 Ogontz Ave

5244 Glenloch St

4942 N 7th St

3707 Spring Garden St

Mayfair Garden Apartments

The Park Circle Apartments

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1814 W Rockland St, Unit 1

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628 Wynnewood Rd

2224 N 12th St, Unit 3r

Allegheny Apartments
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International City

Overbrook Tower

727 N 43rd St

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3944 N 8th St, Unit 2

3649 N 21st St

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10 N 42nd St, Unit 1R

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

515 W Girard Ave

5107 N 13th St

4618 Wayne Ave
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Compassion Senior Living

3259 Potter St

5115 Lebanon Ave

4946 W Thompson St

223 S 49th St

3829 Hamilton St

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894 N 42nd St

2550 Kensington Ave

2400 S 4th St

Hoffman Place Apartments
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Lawndale Apartments

7216 Germantown Ave, Unit 2R

4152 W Girard Ave

4995 W Thompson St

4939 Walnut St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

134 W Mt Pleasant Ave

635 Dudley St

5133 Irving St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $300 | $7,373 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $475 | $7,654 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $350 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $585 | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,249 | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $525 | $4,500 |
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Philadelphia, PA Area Reviews
Dawn
March 31, 2026I've lived here in Philadelphia all of my life and I'm 57 years old and to be honest South Philly never looked as good as it does.me and my daughter father broke up and he sold the house he owned and my daughter was getting ready to to college with a full scholarship so she moved in with him and his wife because the house was closed so I live in SW Philly on SSI and I'm trying my best to get a house or apartment but it's hard. But Center City looks good, They have bikes in all the neighborhoods and everything has changed and that's a good thing. Now only if I can get my house or apartment I'd thank the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Philadelphia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Philadelphia is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia is Flagstone Point which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $1,978.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Philadelphia?
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 11,548 regular apartments in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Cheap apartments in Philadelphia have an average cost of $548 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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