
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $502 (545 Rentals)


1616 Foulkrod St, Unit 3rd Floor C2

2212 N Camac St

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

1647 Pratt St, Unit 2nd floor - B2

340 N 62nd St

644 W Venango St

1864 E Cornwall St

Oak Lane Court Apartments

Avondale Apartments
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3230 N Carlisle St, Unit 2

2125 N 19th St

Algon Gardens

Regency Village

4527 Osage Ave

Mayfair Garden Apartments

The Park Circle Apartments

2026 Ridge Ave
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917 W Duncannon Ave, Unit 1st Floor - A3

2626 W Master St

Penn Lee Court Apartments

Carver Hall Gardens

Wynmawr Court Apartments

4635 Leiper St

214 N 54th St

Allegheny Apartments
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1539 Adams Ave

5900 Haverford Ave

4509 Rhawn St

Copley Manor Apartments

6225 Carpenter St

Camelot Apartments

Hillside Garden
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Washington Lane Apartments

7850 Oxford Ave

4232 Chestnut St

4737 Frankford Ave, Unit 3rd Floor C3

338 S 16th St

Tyson Arms Apartments

Greene Manor Apartments

Hoffman Place Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,559 | $502 | $5,300 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $500 | $6,100 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $499 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $585 | $9,160 |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $650 | $4,500 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $1,850 | $4,950 |
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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 $635.
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 $502, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,125.
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 16,559 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 $628 which is $2,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
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