
Student Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA Under $2,500 (119 Rentals)
Rentals in Philadelphia near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.


17 Market West

Avira

731 N 35th Street Townhomes

The St James

The Collins

The Piazza

The Battery

RIVERMARK NORTHERN LIBERTIES

The Driftway
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Tower Place

The Mills

Jessup House

ANOVA uCity Square

The Poplar

The Ledger Residences

1500 Locust

Beach Street Landing
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The Reyburn

Broad + Noble

One Thousand One

1254 N. Carlisle, Philadelphia Pa. 19121

The Clark

The Carson

N Property Group - Temple Off Campus Housing

Piazza Alta

North X Northwest Apartments

Way Rittenhouse
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Corner 2nd

The Hub on Chestnut Street

LVL North

Chestnut Hill Village Apartments

Presidential City

Chestnut Hill Tower

The Crane Chinatown

The Accolade on Chestnut

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Rittenhouse Hill
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Hagert and York

The Irvine

Evo at Cira Centre South

Beechwood - Cedar Park

Bala Apartments

Paloma University City

University City Associates

The Greenery Apartments

Avery Philly
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Hamilton Court
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 | $1,640 | $425 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,963 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $2,400 | $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 Student Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Student apartment in Philadelphia?
Currently the most affordable Student Apartment in Philadelphia is at Oxford Village listed at $499.
How much is the average rent for a Student Philadelphia Apartment?
The average rent for a Student Apartment in Philadelphia is $2,507.
What is the largest Student Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's Student apartment with the most square footage in Philadelphia is a 5,155 square feet unit starting from $2,815 at The Atlantic.
What is the average size for Philadelphia Student Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Student rental in Philadelphia is currently at 562 sq ft.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Written by: Richard Corrigan
There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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Written by: Marie Brown
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