
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (523 Rentals) Page 3 of 11


The York House 55 Plus

Overbrook Lofts

Collins Lofts

Bromley House

The Metropolitan Bala

Oakland Terrace Apartments

The Ivy

2217 N 51st St

4627 E Thompson St
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Metropolitan Roxborough

The Grove

Fountain Gardens

5916 Market St

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1611 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 6

The Nook

4715 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F

The Keys

Eola Park

Umbrella Building
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Stanwood Apartments

2230 E Somerset St

Avenue V 55 Plus Community

250 S 13th St

Ashley Court Apartments

The Chancellor

Chelten Terminal

The Magnet in Fishtown

The Mill at York Station

1835 E Boston St, Unit C
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1935 E Hazzard St

The Irvine

3601 Powelton Ave, Unit B

3601 Powelton Ave, Unit A

The Pringle Factory

1501 N 5th St

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1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R

2233 Cecil B. Moore Ave

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Chestnut Hill Tower

Belmont Heights
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Hagert and York

Kenyon Lofts

1218 Walnut St

809 S 10th St

6614 Rising Sun Ave

722 North Terrace

The Frankford Grand

Ludlow 43

The Gotham

3029 W Glenwood Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,589 | $300 | $6,067 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $450 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $350 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $585 | $4,900 |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,249 | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $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 $725.
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 $1,982.
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 10,281 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 $547 which is $1,435 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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