
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (240 Rentals)
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1615 S 2nd St

1606-1608 Locust St

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905 Arch St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

423 S 15th St

1419 Tasker St, Unit 3rf Floor

1145 S 10th St

Juniper Place

The Claremont
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The Chancellor

1814 Spruce St

626 S 19th St

2130 South St

Marine Club

808 S 2nd St

The Drake

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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1725 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1512 Spruce St
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1910 S 15th St

1048 South St

413 S Broad St

Old City Apartments

The Cosmopolitan

1236 S 10th St, Unit 3

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916 S 11th St, Unit 2R

734 S 9th St

1124 Passyunk Ave

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R
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131 S 13th St

514 South Street

339 Bainbridge St

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2006 Walnut St

The Bradford

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509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2

1224 Tasker St

Spruce Tower

1430 South Street

OLO
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1003 S 3rd St, Unit 1

1910 Pine St

The Witherspoon

604 S Washington Square

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774 S 15th St, Unit 3F

774 S 15th St

The Commonwealth

Head House Flats

904 Arch St

Bainbridge Lofts
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Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bella Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Studio Apartments | $1,820 | $850 | $3,425 |
| Bella Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $812 | $7,897 |
| Bella Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,644 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Bella Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,092 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Bella Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,373 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Bella Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bella Vista area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Bella Vista 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 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Newport | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1500 Pine | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Old City Apartments | 124 #201 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista, PA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bella Vista area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Bella Vista apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace Model at Waterfront II starting at $2,360 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bella Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 S Front St, Unit 4 | 4 S Front St | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Waterfront II | 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| The Chatham | 602 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 339 Bainbridge St | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 28 S Strawberry St, Unit #2 | 28 S Strawberry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 916 S 11th St, Unit 2R | 916 S 11th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bella Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bella Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bella Vista is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bella Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Bella Vista is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Bella Vista costs $5,921.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bella Vista?
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 86 regular apartments in Bella Vista 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?
Cheap apartments in Bella Vista have an average cost of $409 which is $5,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bella Vista.
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