
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cobbs Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (55 Rentals)
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24XX S 54th St

5604 Cedar Ave

5604 Cedar Ave

5901 Christian St

5023 Spruce St

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5900 Pine St, Unit four

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5409 Walnut St

5630 Pemberton St

5408 Baltimore Ave
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Workforce Homes 3 West

141 Farson St

5040 Walnut St

5029 Cedar Ave, Unit 2F

1209 S 58th St, Unit 3E

Hoffman Place Apartments

5252 Cedar Ave, Unit 2

Compassion Senior Living

145 Farson St, Unit A10

5133 Irving St
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331 S 52nd St

5431 Baltimore Ave

5122 Arch St

4 N 50th St, Unit 1st Floor

The Irvine

1033 S 55th St

701 S 52nd St, Unit A

5138 Ludlow St

6031 Market St

5301 Catharine St
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St Jude Apartments

5900 Pine St

The Terrace

The Willows at Cobbs Creek

5748 Chestnut St

4950 Pine Street

5510 Walnut St

145 Farson St

5236 Walnut St

5408 Spruce St, Unit 2
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38 S 51st St, Unit 3

5309 Baltimore Ave

5209 Chancellor BRAND NEW DUPLEX APT

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WADE Flats

5323 Angora Terrace

Bernice Arms Apartments - 62 years old +

5508 Walnut St

The Willows at Walnut Hill

Florence Flats
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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 | $1,124 | $795 | $1,500 |
| Cobbs Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $650 | $1,950 |
| Cobbs Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Cobbs Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $995 | $2,325 |
| Cobbs Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,200 | $3,765 |
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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 |
| OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cobbs Creek, PA
As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cobbs Creek area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5447 Sansom St Model at 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Cobbs Creek apartment is the 5933 Carpenter St Model at 5933 Carpenter St, Unit 1 starting at $1,475 with a $1.32 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor | 5447 Sansom St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 5933 Carpenter St, Unit 1 | 5933 Carpenter St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 5409 Walnut St | 5409 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 224 S Millick St, Unit 1 | 224 S Millick St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 5712 Arch St, Unit #2 | 5712 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F | 6038 Baltimore Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 5002 Market St | 5002 Market St | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Compassion Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 5900 Pine St, Unit four | 5900 Pine St | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #167
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,450.
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 3 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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