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property at 1257 N 23rd St

$1,100 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1257 N 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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$1,240 - $1,740

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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$1,300

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1844 Master St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 3 Beds unit found at 1432 N. Carlisle priced from $575. The Antoinette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1432 N. Carlisle3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$575
The AntoinetteStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$775
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
Springline on 36thStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, PA

As of August 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive area is the $0.79 price per square foot 1531 Poplar St Model at 1531 Poplar St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartment is the NOC5 Model at 731 N 35th Street Townhomes starting at $2,900 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1531 Poplar St, Unit 11531 Poplar St3BR,3BA$0.79
731 N 35th Street TownhomesNOC53BR,3BA$1.22
Summit House3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
1624 W Stiles St, Unit A1624 W Stiles St3BR,2BA$1.19
1434 Willington St1434 Willington St4BR,2BA$0.41
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
1257 N Newkirk St2BD/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.42
1432 N. Carlisle3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.69

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Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $975.

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 $2,117.

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 223 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 $598 which is $1,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive.

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