
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $500 (1,301 Rentals) Page 5 of 27


Fountain Gardens

The Corinthian

1220 N Broad St

6300 Carnation St

Ridgeview Apartments

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Creekview Terrace Apartments

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Tyson Arms Apartments

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Park Terrace Apartments

Campus Apartments

Mandela Apartments

Holme Circle Apartments

Campus Apartments

The Magnet in Fishtown

Broad Oaks Apartments

Emerson Flats

Fairfield Apartments

6760 Blakemore St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

1249 Shackamaxon St

5743 N Park Ave

921 W Spencer St

1774 W Godfrey Ave

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5950 Bennington St, Unit 2nd Floor

3845 Hamilton St, Unit 1

1520 W Champlost Ave, Unit 3F

3518 N 11th St, Unit 1st Fl

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7414 Montour St, Unit 1

21 E Price St

3900 Terrace St

423 Snyder Ave

2733 N 13th St

465 Gerhard St

1614 N 57th St

308 South St

Algon Arms

Glendale House

Park Villa Apartments

324 Levick St

3828 Cambridge St

Loretto 7828

3413-3415 Race St

Montgomery Flats

1501 Locust St Residential

Heatherwood Apartments

Alden Park Luxury Apartments

2600 Ann St

45 Farson St

1520 W Champlost Ave

3900 Aspen 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 | $1,570 | $502 | $4,210 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,974 | $500 | $7,803 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,458 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,912 | $793 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $585 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $1,009 | $5,700 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,127 | $600 | $4,950 |
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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 Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,399.
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 18,302 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 $656 which is $2,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.