
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (100 Rentals)
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Avondale Apartments

Tioga Park

6300 City

The Greenery Apartments

International City

YONO

Spencer Place

The Revere Apartments

The Avenue at East Falls
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Lincoln Court Apartments

The Chancellor

Regency House

Creekview Terrace Apartments

Sherwood Crossing Apartments and Townhomes

Westmoreland Lofts

Five On Canal Apartments
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Collins Lofts

Rittenhouse Hill

Girard Court Apartments

Broadridge

East Tioga Lofts

Brookmont Apartment Homes

The Hub on Chestnut Street

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Joshua House
Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Chestnut Hill Tower

Gateway Towers

One City

263 W Rittenhouse St, Unit #REAR UNIT

410 Shurs Lane

Lincoln Square

LVL North

Henry on the Park Apartments
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OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS

Hagert Lofts

The Commonwealth

Sedgwick Gardens

Rushwood Apartments

The Shirt Corner Apartments

Goldtex

Piazza Alta

Metal Works

1814 N 16th St
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Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,639 | $425 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,994 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,023 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $600 | $5,300 |
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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
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 $750.
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 $3,862.
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 18,290 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 $798 which is $3,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.