
Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA Under $2,500 (3,394 Rentals)


3502 Mount Vernon

3612-3614 Haverford Ave

4239 Haverford Ave, Unit 2

1705 Arlington St, Unit B

1702 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit Apt 3

Dalian on the Park
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The Girard

The Atlantic

2640 S 6th St

Hudson Liberties

1337 N Franklin St, Unit 1

777 South Broad

Liberties Walk and Townhomes
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Josephine

ICON

1520 N Marshall St, Unit 4

The St James

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17 Market West

Arrive University City

The Ryland
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829 N 3rd St Rentals

2429 Locust St, Unit APT #615

778 S Harshaw St, Unit 2

The Mercantile Apartments

The Driftway

The Broderick

The Granary
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2400 Chestnut St

Fairmount Square

2218 Ellsworth St, Unit 2218 Ellsworth Street

1511 N 17th St, Unit Unit 1R

1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 2

The Ledger Residences

Stable Lofts

Gateway Airport Townhomes

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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 |
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Philadelphia Studio Apartments Under $2500 | $1,551 | $502 | $5,300 |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $1,947 | $450 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,423 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,924 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $2500 | $2,029 | $655 | $7,200 |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,919 | $1,995 | $4,100 |
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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 Philadelphia
How much are Studio apartments in Philadelphia?
There are currently 3,005 Studio Apartments in Philadelphia with rent ranges from $502 to $5,300 with an average price of $1,551.
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 $450 to $29,970 with an average monthly rent of $1,947.
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 $13,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,423.
How expensive are Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,214 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Philadelphia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $599 to $18,280 - averaging $2,924 for the location.
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