
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (225 Rentals)
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YONO

Copley Manor Apartments

Hamilton Court

NC Five

Park Heights Apartments

Greenbriar Club Apartments
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The Greenery Apartments

Bala Apartments

The York House 55 Plus

Academia Suites

Spruce Tower

Campus Apartments

The Chancellor

The Avenue at East Falls

McCallum Apartments

The Nook

Cedar Glen Apartments
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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1201 W Girard Ave

Chestnut Hall

Apartments @ 1220

Duffield House Apartments

Park Towne Place Apartments

Lions Gate Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

The Marc

The Drake
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The Irvine

Five On Canal Apartments

Fishtown Flats 1

Pine Manor Apartments

Forest Station Apartments

West Lofts Apartments

Metropolitan Roxborough
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Presidential City

One City

Summit Park

Roosevelt Apartments

The Helston

BRUBOX

Brookmont Apartment Homes

Oxford Towers

The Hub on Chestnut Street

The Ivy

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Metropolitan Manayunk Hill

The View at Manayunk Apartments
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 | $1,629 | $425 | $8,669 |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $500 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,748 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $615 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $899 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,806 | $525 | $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 $4,184.
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 17,454 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 $766 which is $3,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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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.

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.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
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.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.