
Gated Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA Under $2,500 (450 Rentals)


2429 Locust St, Unit APT #615

The Roe at Manayunk Apartments and Townhomes

Liberties Walk and Townhomes

17 Market West

Arrive University City

The Left Bank Apartments

The Granary
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The Alcott

2400 Chestnut St

Fairmount Square

The Girard

1213 Walnut

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Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments

Locust on the Park

1600 Callowhill

The Versailles

The Broderick

2116 Chestnut

6615 Ridge Avenue

The Collins

Mily on Green

The Becker Building

Stable Lofts
Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Dobson Scotts

The Battery

Vue32

RIVERMARK NORTHERN LIBERTIES

The Franklin Residences

1919 Market

Frankford Lofts

Apex Manayunk

The Lofts At 1835 Arch
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

The Isle

Amble

Laverock Place

The Ryland

Tower Place

The Riverloft

2626 Trenton Ave, Unit 404

Southstar Lofts

The Mercantile Apartments
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7400 Roosevelt
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 | $1,628 | $425 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $500 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $655 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,383 | $2,200 | $5,300 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Philadelphia?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Philadelphia is at 1833 N 19th St listed at $425.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Philadelphia Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Philadelphia is $2,228.
What is the largest Gated Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Philadelphia is a 5,700 square feet unit starting from $1,345 at Roosevelt Apartments.
What is the average size for Philadelphia Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Philadelphia is currently at 573 sq ft.
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