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property at 2940 W Thompson St

$1,215 - $1,375

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2940 W Thompson St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 145 S 13th St

$1,245 - $1,270

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145 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 201 S 13th St

$1,125 - $1,795

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201 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 623 N 32nd St

$1,275 - $1,350

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623 N 32nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 1201 Vine St

$1,295 - $1,995

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1201 Vine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 813 N Broad St

$1,187 - $1,466

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813 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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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 Studio unit found at 1432 N. Carlisle priced from $900. Apartments @ 1220 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1432 N. Carlisle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The Chancellor03Studio,1BA$1,075
One CityResidence - A8Studio,1BA$1,180
The Lyle on BroadStudio CStudio,1BA$1,195
The Flats at BrewerytownThe Flats | 1 Bd1 Ba 662 SF1BR,1BA$1,200
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,202
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1,203
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,254

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

As of January 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive area is the $1.03 price per square foot 765 N Ringgold St Model at 765 N Ringgold St, Unit B in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive apartment is the 765 N Ringgold St Model at 765 N Ringgold St, Unit B starting at $2,175 with a $1.13 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.
765 N Ringgold St, Unit B765 N Ringgold St2BR,1BA$1.03
765 N Ringgold St, Unit B765 N Ringgold St2BR,1BA$1.13
1321 N 19th St, Unit C1321 N 19th St2BR,2BA$1.01
Temple Apartments4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.42
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.25
1325 N 18th St, Unit B1325 N 18th St2BR,2BA$1.34
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
1324 N 17th St, Unit 21324 N 17th St2BR,1BA$1.40
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1.42

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Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,254.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive?

The cheapest apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive is 1432 N. Carlisle which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive costs $3,725.

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 337 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 $3,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ben Franklin Parkway - Kelly Drive.

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