Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Southwark Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (62 Rentals)

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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 Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Lincoln Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,431. Here are the most affordable Bella Vista Southwark apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Lincoln SquareResidence - A1.BStudio,1BA$1,431
One Thousand OneStudio BStudio,1BA$1,579
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,609
1612 South St#51BR,1BA$1,650
Wharton Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 071BR,1BA$1,795
Southstar LoftsFreedomStudio,1BA$1,815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista Southwark, PA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bella Vista Southwark area is the $2.84 price per square foot Market Model at 777 South Broad in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,972. The second greatest value Bella Vista Southwark apartment is the 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 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.
777 South BroadMarket2BR,2BA$2.84
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Copper Boulevard209-609 2D2BR,1BA$2.39
Marine Club1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.19
1920 S 10th St, Unit 11920 S 10th St1BR,1BA$2.00
Wharton Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 071BR,1BA$2.61
1612 South St#51BR,1BA$2.54
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Southstar LoftsFreedomStudio ,1BA$3.35
2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor2038 S 4th St1BR,1BA$3.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #108

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bella Vista Southwark Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

79 / 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.

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 $1,815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bella Vista Southwark?

The cheapest apartment in Bella Vista Southwark is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Bella Vista Southwark costs $5,295.

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 12 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 $1,598 which is $3,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bella Vista Southwark.

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