
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (258 Rentals)
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1434 Willington St

1434 Willington St

1447 N 17th St

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1447 N 17th St

1447 N 17th St

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

1229 Chestnut St

1606-1608 Locust St

3409 Powelton Ave
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3029 W Girard Ave

Apartments @ 1220

1324 Locust St

Girard Court Apartments

1839 Master St

120 N 21st St

The Chancellor

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3103 Haverford Ave, Unit 1

829 N 26th St

2813 W Girard Ave
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913 N 15th St

1220 N Broad St

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The Corinthian

201 S 13th St

2940 W Thompson St

Temple Apartments

1525 W Seybert St

3413-3415 Race St

3511 Baring St
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Sharswood Crossing

624 N 35th St

845 N 26th St

2100 Walnut St

2404 W Thompson St

The Lyle on Broad

One City

The Maven

2534 Poplar St

2220 Walnut St
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623 N 32nd St

711 Corinthian Ave

813 N Broad St

913 N 15th St

Annex 1201

Roosevelt Apartments

1201 Vine St

The Cosmopolitan

2220 Master St

2101 Chestnut St
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Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 | $1,784 | $647 | $4,235 |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $950 | $6,100 |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,184 | $10,000+ |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $585 | $10,000+ |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,533 | $2,130 | $5,000 |
| Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $525 | $4,895 |
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There are currently 258 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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. 1432 N. Carlisle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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 |
| 1432 N. Carlisle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,027 |
| The Chancellor | 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Sharswood Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,202 |
| The Lyle on Broad | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, PA
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at The Residences starting at $2,475 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Poplar 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 | 2013 Walnut St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Temple Apartments | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| 1240 Lecount St, Unit A | 1240 Lecount St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Sharswood Crossing | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| 644 32nd N St, Unit B | 644 32nd N St | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?
The cheapest apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive is Apartments @ 1220 which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive costs $3,262.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?
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 397 regular apartments in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive 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 Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?
Cheap apartments in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive have an average cost of $668 which is $2,594 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive.
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