
Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA Under $1,700 (2,527 Rentals)


The Riley

1334 Walnut St

The Mills

428 S 57th St, Unit SECTION 8 FRIENDLY

855 E Locust Ave, Unit A

1651 N 5th St, Unit 2 Bedroom

Haverford Lofts

3836 Spring Garden St

Bromley Dwelling
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Parkview Manor

1331 Juniper

The Republic

The Carson

171 W. Berks St.

Via Callowhill

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1701 Federal - Olo

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The Vesta
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The Gio

4406 Lancaster Ave, Unit 2

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Crafts House

Lincoln Square

7001 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

The Ludlow

Scotts Mills

6043 Wister St, Unit 1F
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1259 N 23rd St, Unit 2

2019 S Beechwood St, Unit 1

3909 Pine St, Unit 3

674 Perth Pl, Unit D

917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2

2153 N 19th St, Unit 4

336 Fitzwater St, Unit 1

1235 Fuller St, Unit 2 fl

The Dally

The Onyx
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1612 South St

322 on North Broad

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Uno on Chestnut

Beach Street Landing

3916 Pine St, Unit 1

Bell Tower Community

Westmont Village
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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 Under $1700 | $1,550 | $502 | $4,020 |
| Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $1,932 | $500 | $6,345 |
| Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $2,384 | $499 | $9,995 |
| Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $2,817 | $599 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1700 | $1,982 | $670 | $10,000+ |
| Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $650 | $6,250 |
| Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $2,400 | $4,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia
How much are Studio apartments in Philadelphia?
There are currently 2,975 Studio Apartments in Philadelphia with rent ranges from $502 to $4,020 with an average price of $1,550.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Philadelphia Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Philadelphia ranges from $500 to $6,345 with an average monthly rent of $1,932.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Philadelphia cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Philadelphia range from $499 to $9,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,384.
How expensive are Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,224 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Philadelphia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $599 to $14,995 - averaging $2,817 for the location.
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