
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $400 (604 Rentals) Page 2 of 13


223 S 49th St

3240 Guilford St

1902 S 65th St

1033 Fanshawe St

Church Lane Court

The Park Circle Apartments

Lawndale Apartments

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3

1323 W Butler St
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Regency Village

Carver Hall Gardens

Olney Plaza

Hoffman Place Apartments

3413-3415 Race St

3605 Powelton Ave

6711 S Pleasant Pl

5135 Irving St

4107 N 5th St
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104 N 60th St

6013 Catharine St

6140 Vine St

7211-13 Theodore St

1514 N 17th St

1532 N 17th St

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321 E Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 2

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319 N Wilton St, Unit 319 N. Wilton Street

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2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm

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5712 Arch St, Unit #2
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3908 W Girard Ave

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3601 Spring Garden St

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3602 Hamilton St, Unit 3F

1521 N 17th St

Hilltop Crescent

Sharswood Crossing

The Cornerstone

2024 Ridge Ave

5602 Ogontz Ave, Unit B

1827 W Diamond St, Unit F
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5002 Market St

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430 W Bringhurst St, Unit 2

141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor

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5027 Newhall St, Unit Newhall 2nd fl

4304 Lancaster Ave

1720 N Marshall St

9415 Lansford St

348 W Queen Ln

3156 Richmond St

4706 Chestnut 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 | $1,587 | $300 | $7,442 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $530 | $9,000 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $400 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $625 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $585 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $500 | $5,100 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $525 | $4,500 |
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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 $740.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia is Sharswood Townhouses III which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,132.
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 11,763 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 $608 which is $2,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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