Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Southwark Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $812 (80 Rentals)

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620 Catharine St, Unit 1
$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 30

620 Catharine St, Unit 1

620 Catharine StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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property at 1335 S 8th St

$1,300 - $1,500

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1335 S 8th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1607 Catharine St

$1,345 - $2,550

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1607 Catharine St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F
$1,475
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$1,475
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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F

1714 S 4th StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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property at 518 S 13th St

$1,600

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$1,600
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518 S 13th St, Unit 3

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 305 Mifflin St

$1,699

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305 Mifflin St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
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304 Wharton St, Unit 2
$1,700
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$1,700
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304 Wharton St, Unit 2

304 Wharton StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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Lincoln Square
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$1,727 - $5,091
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1000 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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515 Fitzwater St, Unit 2
$1,827
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$1,827
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515 Fitzwater St, Unit 2

515 Fitzwater StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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property at 1301 Bainbridge St

$1,840 - $2,995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 15

1301 Bainbridge St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 521 Cantrell St

$1,850

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$1,850
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

521 Cantrell St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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. 1155 S 15th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,366. Here are the most affordable Bella Vista Southwark apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
1155 S 15th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,366
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2BA$1,387
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
610 Moore, Philadelphia, PA 191481 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,445
1126 E Passyunk Ave1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$1,495
625 S 10th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista Southwark, PA

As of August 23, 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 1714 S 4th St Model at 1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F starting at $1,475 with a $1.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F1714 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.84
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath with Loft1BR,1BA$1.99
515 Fitzwater St, Unit 2515 Fitzwater St1BR,1BA$2.43
1215 S 13th St, Unit 31215 S 13th St2BR,1BA$2.40
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
610 Moore, Philadelphia, PA 191481 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.41
1155 S 15th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.51
1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R1521 S Broad StStudio ,1BA$2.59

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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 $1,495.

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 $1,990.

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 $363 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bella Vista Southwark.

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