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Creekview Terrace Apartments

Gateway Towers

Westmoreland Lofts

44West

The Parkside Fishtown

Willow Bend Apartments

2342 S Broad St, Unit CarriageHouse

The Frankford Grand
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Pelham Court Apartments

Mt. Airy Place

Kenyon Lofts

The Bromley Loom House

4058 Chestnut St, Unit 2R

Ridge Carlton Apartments

Canterbury Apartments

Mandela Apartments

Dobson Mills

Fishtown Flats 1

Northeast Apartments
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Heatherwood Apartments

Cottage Street Apartments

2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard

The Paper Factory

Gotham North

Hagert and York

The Wissahickon
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3413-3415 Race St

Hightop Germantown - Sparrow House

Carriage House

Algon Flats

The York House 55 Plus

Bala Apartments

2231 Bryn Mawr Ave, Unit 4

Henry on the Park Apartments

The Bradford

LVL West

Glendale House

The Keys

Chestnut Hill Tower

Academia Suites

Marine Club

Melrose Park Manor

Corner 2nd

East Tioga Lofts

The Drake

Herringbone Lofts

The Onyx
Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $502 | $5,300 |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $450 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $655 | $7,200 |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,995 | $4,100 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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 $700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia is Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,644.
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 22,062 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 $718 which is $2,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
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There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro
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