
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA Under $4,500 (2,028 Rentals)


17 Market West

The Residences at The Bellevue

The Clark

The Noble

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

RIVERMARK NORTHERN LIBERTIES

LVL West

Dwell 2nd Street

777 South Broad
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Dobson Scotts

Broad + Noble

Views of Fishtown

One Thousand One

322 on North Broad

The Carson

Henry on the Park Apartments

The Battery

Hagert and York
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Park Towne Place Apartments

The Sterling

Avira

Chestnut Hall

LVL North

Lincoln Court Apartments

The Poplar

Greene Manor Apartments
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Piazza Alta

The Irvine

Waterside Apartments

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Northbrook Apartments

The Revere Apartments

North X Northwest Apartments

Evo at Cira Centre South
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The Piazza

Chestnut Hill Village Apartments

Rittenhouse Hill

1500 Locust

Beach Street Landing

The Ledger Residences

The Atlantic

Presidential City

Chestnut Hill Tower

Bala Apartments
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Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,641 | $425 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $500 | $7,200 |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $1,800 | $4,900 |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $2,200 | $5,300 |
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Getting Around Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Philadelphia with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Philadelphia is at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older listed at $634.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Philadelphia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Philadelphia is $2,024.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Philadelphia is a square feet unit at .
What is the average size for Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Philadelphia is currently 1,568 sq ft.
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