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1919 E Thayer St

Cheltenham Station

Workforce Homes 3 West

Olney Plaza

1714 W Diamond St

3733 N 15th St

3258 N Park Ave

533 Budd St

2066 E Pacific St
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1606-1608 Locust St

5900 Haverford Ave

Avondale Apartments

4509 Rhawn St

5128 Arch St

3416 Kensington Ave

2538 Amber St

3271 Joyce St

3451 Braddock St

Copley Manor Apartments
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Foulkrod Manor LLC

1304 W Allegheny Ave

2339 N 17th St

4401 Oakmont St

4525 Lardner St

1528 Church St

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21 E Penn St, Unit #3

Hilltop Crescent

Carver Hall Gardens

Manchester Apartments

1412 72nd Ave

7508 Thouron Ave

Hillside Garden

Ivy Hill Gardens

Washington Lane Apartments

Overbrook Tower

Brentwood

727 Kenmore Rd

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4737 Frankford Ave

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5210 Master St

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6161 Wheeler St

1938 E Elkhart St

4409 Germantown Ave

1519 W Lehigh Ave

223 S 49th St

2200 N 11th St

5721 Morris St

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Tyson Arms Apartments

2940 N 22nd St

NC Five
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $502 | $4,070 |
| Cheap Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $500 | $7,803 |
| Cheap Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $793 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $585 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $1,009 | $5,700 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $600 | $4,950 |
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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 $2,938.
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 1,191 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 $913 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.