
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (247 Rentals)
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1434 Willington St, Unit A

1447 N 17th St, Unit A

1447 N 17th St, Unit B

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

1606-1608 Locust St

The Greenery Apartments

2606 W Girard Ave

1324 Locust St

Girard Court Apartments
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Apartments @ 1220

3409 Powelton Ave, Unit 14

1941 Poplar St

The Corinthian

The Chancellor

559 N 16th St

1839 Master St

Spring Lofts

1220 N Broad St, Unit 519

Summit House
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3132 Mantua Ave

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2601 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Parkway Condominium 115, Unit Parkway Condominium 115

3413-3415 Race St

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3219 Hamilton St

3511 Baring St

2101 Chestnut St

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Sharswood Crossing

1543 W Thompson St

1804 Fairmount Ave
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The Maven

The Lyle on Broad

Roosevelt Apartments

The Cosmopolitan

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2013 N College Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

The Astir Callowhill

1723 Master St, Unit 10

1401 N 15th St

925 N Broad St

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1530 Mount Vernon St
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2831 W Girard Ave

1523 W Girard Ave

2017 N College Ave

131 S 13th St

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2006 Walnut St

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Park Towne Place

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1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

The Flats at Brewerytown

Broadridge

The Crown on Leland
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Studio Apartments | $1,867 | $647 | $4,315 |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $1,030 | $9,000 |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,169 | $10,000+ |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $585 | $10,000+ |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $2,150 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1606-1608 Locust St priced from $865. Springline on 36th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Springline on 36th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $974 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| The Corinthian | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| 1432 N. Carlisle | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 3511 Baring St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Sharswood Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Spring Lofts | 1SL7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, PA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive area is the $1.20 price per square foot NOC6 Model at 731 N 35th Street Townhomes in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartment is the 529 N 35th St Model at 529 N 35th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 731 N 35th Street Townhomes | NOC6 | 3BR,3BA | $1.20 |
| 529 N 35th St, Unit 1 | 529 N 35th St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
| 1248 Lecount St, Unit A | 1248 Lecount St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Sharswood Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1701 Master St | 1701 Master St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 2013 N College Ave, Unit 1 | 2013 N College Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Girard Court Apartments | 2bd1b | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive is at 1606-1608 Locust St listed at $865.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Apartment is $980 at Springline on 36th.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive is starting from $950 at The Greenery Apartments.
What is the most affordable Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1432 N. Carlisle and starts from $1,650.
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