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property at 305 Mifflin St

$1,775

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 Mifflin 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
The Bradford0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,370
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2BA$1,387
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Lincoln SquareStudio-A1AStudio,1BA$1,523
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,617

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista Southwark, PA

As of May 25, 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 1BR/1.0BA Model at 514 South Street starting at $1,350 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Center City 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
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath with Loft1BR,1BA$2.48
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2509 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.94
916 S 11th St, Unit 2R916 S 11th St1BR,1BA$1.89
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Wharton Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 071BR,1BA$2.83
Wharton Flats202, 302, 4021BR,1BA$2.92
1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F1622 Bainbridge St1BR,1BA$2.59

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bella Vista Southwark, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Vista Southwark

What type of rentals are currently available in Bella Vista Southwark?

There are currently 413 Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista Southwark, PA with pricing that ranges from $812 to $14,579. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bella Vista Southwark ranging from $900 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bella Vista Southwark?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bella Vista Southwark ranges from $900 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,250.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bella Vista Southwark?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bella Vista Southwark range from $1,387 to $14,579, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,990. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

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