Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (55 Rentals)

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4504 Pine Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4504 Pine Street

4504 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Cheltenham Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cheltenham Station

6810 Martins Mill RdPhiladelphia, PA 19111
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Korman Residential
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Korman Residential

8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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Powelton Properties
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Powelton Properties

428 N 34th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Queen Lane Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Lane Manor

2809 W Queen LnPhiladelphia, PA 19129
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Lennox Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lennox Apartments

236 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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The Glenwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenwood

3029 Glenwood AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Drexel Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Court

3514-3516 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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1200 Manor Residence
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Manor Residence

1200 Washington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19147
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4055 Spruce St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4055 Spruce St

4055 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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302 S 12th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

302 S 12th St

302 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Westwood
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood

4401-4411 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Schoolhouse Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Lofts

109 W Wildey StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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3847 Haverford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3847 Haverford Ave

3847 Haverford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Wood Suites
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Suites

1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107

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84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

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75 / 100

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Biking is convenient for most trips

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73 / 100

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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 $680.

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 $3,736.

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 21,531 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 $745 which is $2,991 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.

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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.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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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.