
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $502 (557 Rentals) Page 4 of 12


829 N 26th St

Fishtown Flats 1

5820 Arch St

The York House 55 Plus

Umbrella Building

Gardens of Mt. Airy

4124 Haverford Ave

Pearl Gate Apartments

2137 S 15th St, Unit 3rd Floor

1622 Point Breeze Ave

1622 Point Breeze Ave

Belmont Heights

Kenyon Lofts

The Mill at York Station

The Lyle on Broad

Temple Apartments

1141 N Front St

The Irvine

Five On Canal Apartments

Hightop Germantown - Sparrow House

Hagert and York

533 Budd St

120 Chestnut St

535 Budd St

4022 Spruce St, Unit 1 F

1321 Spruce St

2601 Pennsylvania Ave

Bala Apartments

The Helston

One City

201 S 13th St

Henry on the Park Apartments

The Wright

The Bradford

Ashley Court Apartments

Lincoln Court Apartments

330 Cecil B. Moore Ave
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 | $1,559 | $502 | $8,898 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $500 | $5,940 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $499 | $9,995 |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $585 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,823 | $1,009 | $4,050 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $575 | $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 $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 $502, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,135.
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 17,303 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 $659 which is $2,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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