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1746 Orthodox St, Unit c

Alden Park Luxury Apartments

Universal Court 1

Tioga Garden Apartments

4953 Rubicam St

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1217 Arrott St, Unit 3

3733 N 15th St

2922 Frankford Ave

Greenbriar Club Apartments
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Overbrook Tower

3901 Elsinore St

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The View at Montgomery

Olney Plaza

Workforce Homes 3 West

Mayfair Garden Apartments

Germantown Apartments

2321 N 25th St

1514 Arrott St

514 W Queen Ln
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535 Budd St

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1521 Wakeling St, Unit 1R

141 Farson St

506 N 52nd St

4722 Longshore Ave

1606-1608 Locust St

533 Budd St

4237 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2R

1209 S 58th St, Unit 3E

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703 W Annsbury St, Unit 2nd FLOOR
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703 W Annsbury St

4525 Lardner St

Carver Hall Gardens

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Hillside Garden

Brentwood

Ivy Hill Gardens

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Algon Gardens

2020 W 65th Ave
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24 E Silver St

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3115 Kensington Ave, Unit 3

1731 W Diamond St

5422 W Girard Ave

3651 N 21st St

658 N 52nd St

111 E Wyoming Ave

5021 Germantown Ave

339 N 40th St, Unit 3R

1514 Arrott St, Unit 3
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,595 | $300 | $7,373 |
| Cheap Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $475 | $7,654 |
| Cheap Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $350 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $585 | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $1,249 | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $525 | $4,500 |
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Philadelphia, PA Area Reviews
Dawn
March 31, 2026I've lived here in Philadelphia all of my life and I'm 57 years old and to be honest South Philly never looked as good as it does.me and my daughter father broke up and he sold the house he owned and my daughter was getting ready to to college with a full scholarship so she moved in with him and his wife because the house was closed so I live in SW Philly on SSI and I'm trying my best to get a house or apartment but it's hard. But Center City looks good, They have bikes in all the neighborhoods and everything has changed and that's a good thing. Now only if I can get my house or apartment I'd thank the Lord.
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 Flagstone Point which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $1,978.
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 11,548 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 $548 which is $1,430 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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