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The Berks at 1850

1537-41 Seybert

1432 North Broad

UCity Flats

1515 N. 16th

Little Greenery

Mason on Chestnut
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Chester Hall

1946 N Gratz Street

Kardon

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4046-48 Chestnut St

The Axis

Campus Apartments

2008 N Broad St

1432 N. Carlisle

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University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

105 S 41st Street

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates
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University City Associates

University City Associates

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

University City Associates

University City Associates

901 Clinton Street

Concord Hall at Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments
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4105 Pine St

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

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7618 Rising Sun Ave

4103 Walnut St

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North 15th

1536 N. Carlisle
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 | $1,561 | $500 | $4,325 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $500 | $7,803 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $670 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,009 | $5,975 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $600 | $4,200 |
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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 $3,319.
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 15,646 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 $748 which is $2,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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