
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Southwark Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bella Vista Southwark area of Philadelphia.


744 S 9th St

Universal Court 1

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

635 Dudley St

1534 S 4th St

920 Passyunk Ave

1013 S 12th St

509 E Snyder Ave

826 Washington Ave
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1335 S 8th St

1236 S 10th St, Unit 3

734 S 9th St

1635 Passyunk Ave

1129 Carpenter St, Unit 3rd Floor

514 South Street

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764 S 6th St, Unit 3rd Floor Unit

915 Washington Ave

1224 Tasker St, Unit 1R
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1430 South Street

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1541 Kater St, Unit 2

1220 S 13th St

Marine Club

The Bradford

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Lincoln Square

1707 Passyunk Ave

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1441 Federal St, Unit Floor 1

1145 S 10th St

2119 S 13th St
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Brush Factory Lofts (LO), Unit 1 Bed

763 S 8th St

2030 S Percy St, Unit 2

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937 Lombard St, Unit 102

621 S 16th St

406 Pierce St

1176 S 11th St

1814 S 5th St

Martin Luther King I & III

429 S 8th St
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6th Street Apartments

718-722 S 7th St

720-730 Tasker St

Juniper Apartments

918 S 12th St

427 S 8th St

2112 S 8th St

1843 S 4th St

1200 Manor Residence

1526 Christian St
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Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bella Vista Southwark?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Southwark Studio Apartments | $1,931 | $1,300 | $2,865 |
| Bella Vista Southwark 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $812 | $4,935 |
| Bella Vista Southwark 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $970 | $5,746 |
| Bella Vista Southwark 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,894 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Bella Vista Southwark 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $1,241 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Available Bella Vista Southwark Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bella Vista Southwark area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. 514 South Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Bella Vista Southwark apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,387 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Bradford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lincoln Square | Studio-A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,497 |
| 1612 South St | #9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,824 |
| Wharton Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 04 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista Southwark, PA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bella Vista Southwark area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Universal Court 1 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,387. The second greatest value Bella Vista Southwark apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1215 Tasker St starting at $1,860 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bella Vista Southwark apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 1215 Tasker St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 515 Fitzwater St, Unit 2 | 515 Fitzwater St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Wharton Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 1612 South St | #9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Bradford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bella Vista Southwark Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bella Vista Southwark?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bella Vista Southwark is under $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bella Vista Southwark?
The cheapest apartment in Bella Vista Southwark is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Bella Vista Southwark costs $3,762.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bella Vista Southwark?
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 1 regular apartments in Bella Vista Southwark 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 Bella Vista Southwark?
Cheap apartments in Bella Vista Southwark have an average cost of $413 which is $3,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bella Vista Southwark.
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