
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $799 (610 Rentals)


Montgomery Flats

2922 Frankford Ave

3513 Wharton St

Cherry Commons

Universal Court 1

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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1950 Clarence St

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 4B

2224 N 12th St, Unit 1b
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7247 Charles St, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

6104 Market St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1839 Master St

5602 Ogontz Ave, Unit B

Brentwood

6031 Market St

5138 Ludlow St

2546 N 7th St

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1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

4522 N Broad St
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1861 N Willington St

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2148 N Carlisle St

1325 S 21st St

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3222 W Allegheny Ave

1004 S 52nd St

1949 N Gratz St

1620 S 56th St

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901-3 Diamond St

1826 N Bouvier St

3050 N 8th St
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6155 N 11th St

3828 N Percy St

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3103 Haverford Ave

1309 W Allegheny Ave

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5731 N 5th St, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

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894 N 42nd St, Unit 2, Unit 2

623 N 32nd St

1704 W Diamond St

604 E Indiana Ave

5323 Catharine St
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Wadsworth Manor

1915 W Erie Ave

913 N 15th St

3047 Frankford Ave

4520 N 17th St

6344 Reedland St

3812 Conshohocken Ave

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3

1237 N 60th 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 | $1,684 | $502 | $7,771 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $799 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,035 | $793 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $615 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,732 | $1,695 | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,872 | $525 | $4,900 |
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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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia is The View at Montgomery which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,336.
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 17,115 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 $574 which is $2,762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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