Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $499 (541 Rentals)

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

2058 W Glenwood Ave

2026 E Orleans St

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

Universal Court 1

Cherry Commons
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Mantua Preservation Project

1000-1002 S 52nd St

5439 Hunter St

2326 N Marshall St, Unit apt 2

2148 N Carlisle St, Unit 2

2031 W Oxford St, Unit 3

1833 N 19th St

4802 N 11th St

604 E Indiana Ave
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1839 Master St

3528 N 6th St

Brentwood

Camelot Apartments

Cottage Court Apartment

6536 Crescentville Rd

894 N 42nd St, Unit 1st Floor

623 N 64th St

1609 W Nedro Ave

386 E Upsal St, Unit 386 upsal street
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1440 W Grange Ave

6143 Old York Rd

2326 W Venango St

Hoffman Place Apartments

Birchwood Hill Apartments

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

5110 Wayne Ave, Unit 3rd Fl
Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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1914 Rowan St

5027 Walnut St

Willows Apartments

4706 Chestnut St

Carver Hall Gardens

5529 Jefferson St

4034 Baring St

1127 W Duncannon Ave
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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 | $1,646 | $425 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,025 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,400 | $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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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 The View at Montgomery which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,801.
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 17,415 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 $790 which is $3,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Written by: Richard Corrigan
There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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