
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castor Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (23 Rentals)
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6617 Rutland St

6617 Rutland St

Algon Gardens

Northeast Apartments

Algon Arms

Glendale House
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7408 - 7428 Alma St

Borbeck Court

1033 Fanshawe St

Summerdale Flats

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6915 Castor Ave, Unit 1F

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7901 Roosevelt Blvd, Unit A01

1201 Kerper St, Unit #2

Winchester Walk - Roosevelt

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Barrie Place
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Algon Flats

1923-25-2201-25 Lansing St, Unit 2219 1ST FLOOR
Castor, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Castor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castor Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Castor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,403 | $1,049 | $1,915 |
| Castor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $1,195 | $2,170 |
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Cheapest Available Castor Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castor area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Algon Gardens priced from $900. Algon Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Castor apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algon Gardens | AG| Studio Jr | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Algon Arms | 1 Bedroom Jr Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Glendale House | 1 Bedroom Jr Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| 7408 - 7428 Alma St | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Borbeck Court | 1 Bedroom JR Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castor, PA
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castor area is the $2.00 price per square foot Roosevelt 2 Model at Winchester Walk - Roosevelt in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Castor apartment is the 2 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Algon Flats starting at $1,545 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Walk - Roosevelt | Roosevelt 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Algon Flats | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 6915 Castor Ave, Unit 1F | 6915 Castor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Northeast Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 7408 - 7428 Alma St | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Summerdale Flats | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Fairfield Apartments | One Bed Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Algon Arms | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Glendale House | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Borbeck Court | 1 Bedroom JR Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Castor, Philadelphia, PA
Solis-Cohen Solomon School
Castor Gardens Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castor Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Castor?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Castor is at Algon Gardens listed at $900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Castor Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Castor Apartment is $1,049 at Algon Arms.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Castor Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Castor is starting from $1,545 at Algon Flats.
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