Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carroll Park Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (367 Rentals)

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5409 Walnut St
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5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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$925 - $1,260

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104 S 51st St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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PhiladelphiaPA19131

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$1,050 - $1,100

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PhiladelphiaPA19139

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Carroll Park, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carroll Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carroll Park area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Stonehurst Apartments priced from $750. Overbrook Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Carroll Park apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonehurst ApartmentsQuartzStudio,1BA$750
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$835
Campus ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
RSS-University CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Madison ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$905
Good Shepherd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$955

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carroll Park, PA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carroll Park area is the $1.26 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Lincoln Court Apartments in the in the Wynnefield neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Carroll Park apartment is the 510 N 57th St Model at 510 N 57th St starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carroll Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Court ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
510 N 57th St510 N 57th St2BR,1BA$1.29
6020 Catharine St, Unit B6020 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.23
104 S 51st St104 S 51st St1BR,1BA$1.26
Wynnefield Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
1013 N 63rd St, Unit 31013 N 63rd St1BR,1BA$1.44
224 S Millick St, Unit 1224 S Millick St1BR,1BA$1.44
894 N 42nd St, Unit 2894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.44
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
The Elm On 63rdType 042BR,2BA$1.49

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Carroll Park, Philadelphia, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Philadelphia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carroll Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carroll Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carroll Park is under $955.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carroll Park?

The cheapest apartment in Carroll Park is Stonehurst Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Carroll Park costs $8,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carroll Park?

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 139 regular apartments in Carroll Park 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 Carroll Park?

Cheap apartments in Carroll Park have an average cost of $496 which is $7,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carroll Park.

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