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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 Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. 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
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The Bradford0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1155 S 15th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,294
Lincoln SquareStudio-A1AStudio,1BA$1,384
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista Southwark, PA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bella Vista Southwark area is the $1.10 price per square foot 917 Ellsworth St Model at 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Bella Vista Southwark apartment is the 1618 S Broad St Model at 1618 S Broad St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 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.
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
1618 S Broad St, Unit 11618 S Broad St3BR,2BA$1.83
1711 S 13th St, Unit #11711 S 13th St2BR,1BA$1.61
820 South St, Unit APT2R820 South St1BR,1BA$1.67
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
644 South St, Unit 1644 South St1BR,1BA$1.97
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
808 S 6th St, Unit 2B808 S 6th St1BR,1BA$1.85
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #101

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA

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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 $1,400.

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 $5,421.

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 68 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 $2,020 which is $3,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bella Vista Southwark.

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