
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $350 (81 Rentals)


1613 W Diamond St, Unit 1

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The View at Montgomery

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

884 N 42nd St

891 N 41st St

334 N 62nd St

1659 Haworth St

4942 Mulberry St

632 W Cumberland St
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2121 N 22nd St, Unit 1

Brentwood

Walnut Street

1920 N 18th St

2302 N 18th St

2317 N 15th St

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1306 W Hunting Park Ave

2213 N Camac St

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890 N 41st St

1818 N 16th St

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1814 N 16th St, Unit 4B

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Universal Court 1

6109 Jefferson St

606 N 64th St

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1302 N 19th St

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1934 N Gratz St, Unit 2

1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave

1318 N 25th St

2409 N 17th St, Unit 2
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Spencers Place

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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 | $1,595 | $300 | $7,373 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $475 | $7,654 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $350 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $585 | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,249 | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $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 $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia is 1432 N. Carlisle which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $1,978.
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 11,548 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 $548 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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