
Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (78 Rentals)
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Temple Nest Apartments

Skyline Apartments

Beech International

The Berks at 1850

Temple Crossing

The Legacy at Drexel Arms
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Carlisle Court Medical Student Housing

The Nest at 1324, Luxury Student Housing

Mason on Chestnut

The Elm On 63rd

The View at Montgomery

Eleanor at Walnut

The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

Hamilton Court

Vantage
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Avery Philly

The Greenery Apartments

Bala Apartments

Beechwood - Cedar Park

Evo at Cira Centre South

The Irvine

Hagert and York

University City Associates

Rittenhouse Hill
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The Accolade on Chestnut

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Chestnut Hill Tower

Presidential City

LVL North

Chestnut Hill Village Apartments

The Hub on Chestnut Street

Corner 2nd

Way Rittenhouse

North X Northwest Apartments

N Property Group - Temple Off Campus Housing

1513 West Girard Ave Looking For One Roomate
Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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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 | $1,640 | $425 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,963 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,400 | $5,300 |
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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 $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 $3,801.
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 17,415 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 $790 which is $3,011 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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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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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
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