
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $550 (1,222 Rentals) Page 2 of 25


5817 Keystone St

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4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B, Unit Apt B

1705 Harrison St

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1819 W Oxford St, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

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3944 N 8th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1819 W Oxford St

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2533 N Water St

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7053 Paschall Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

3415 Frankford Ave, Unit 2
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Overbrook Tower

1934 W Ontario St

3343 Chippendale St

2329 Jasper St

325 W Earlham Ter, Unit 3

1434 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 2F

4914 Lancaster Ave

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

613 W Courtland St
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1508 N 17th St, Unit 1st Floor Front, Unit 1st Floor Front

1769 Frankford Ave

1702 Wagner Ave

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Carver Hall Gardens

Ivy Hill Gardens

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2068 E Somerset St

7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor, Unit 3 rd floor

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3719 L St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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3053 Frankford Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

5903 N Mascher St

1103 Lindley Ave

740 Vernon Rd

331 S 52nd St

Marshall Square Apartments

51xx C St, Unit 1 Fl
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904 E Tioga St, Unit Apt 2

910 N 41st St

Tioga Park

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633 Gilham St

5429 Master St

6130 Wheeler St

5239 Jefferson 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 | $1,611 | $502 | $5,396 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $560 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,800 | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $525 | $3,350 |
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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 Park Village at Garden State Park which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,050.
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 14,183 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 $540 which is $2,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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