
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cobbs Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (48 Rentals)
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5846 Filbert St

5426 Christian St

5604 Cedar Ave

5604 Cedar Ave

5000 Locust St

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5409 Walnut St

5506 Walnut St

5408 Baltimore Ave
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5040 Walnut St

Hoffman Place Apartments

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 3E

104 S 51st St

5029 Cedar Ave, Unit Unit 2F

Compassion Senior Living

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 4B

5141 Walnut St
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331 S 52nd St

16 S 50th St, Unit Floor 2 Rear

5927 Pine St, Unit Unit 1

The Irvine

5122 Arch St

701 S 52nd St, Unit A

1004 S 52nd St

5138 Ludlow St

117 N 52nd St, Unit 2
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6031 Market St

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6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

St Jude Apartments

133 S 50th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Terrace

The Willows at Cobbs Creek

5748 Chestnut St

4950 Pine Street

5236 Walnut St
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WADE Flats

263 S 62nd St

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The Willows at Walnut Hill

Florence Flats

Cobbs Creek Court Apartments

5900 Market St
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5618 Appletree St

Marshall Woods

6458 W Chester Park
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cobbs Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Creek Studio Apartments | $1,137 | $695 | $1,500 |
| Cobbs Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $800 | $1,875 |
| Cobbs Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $850 | $2,300 |
| Cobbs Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $995 | $2,325 |
| Cobbs Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Cobbs Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cobbs Creek area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Compassion Senior Living priced from $990. Hoffman Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Cobbs Creek apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Irvine | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cobbs Creek, PA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cobbs Creek area is the $1.59 price per square foot 5409 Walnut St Model at 5409 Walnut St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Cobbs Creek apartment is the 1018 S 55th St Model at 1018 S 55th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,450 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cobbs Creek apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5409 Walnut St | 5409 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 1018 S 55th St, Unit 2 | 1018 S 55th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 5425 Ridgewood St, Unit #2 | 5425 Ridgewood St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 224 S Millick St, Unit 1 | 224 S Millick St | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 4927 Catharine St, Unit Apt #4 | 4927 Catharine St | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 5108 Hadfield St | 5108 Hadfield St | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Compassion Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Irvine | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #148
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cobbs Creek Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cobbs Creek?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cobbs Creek is under $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cobbs Creek?
The cheapest apartment in Cobbs Creek is Compassion Senior Living which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in Cobbs Creek costs $1,480.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cobbs Creek?
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 9 regular apartments in Cobbs Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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