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property at 2145 Elkins Ave

$900 - $2,000

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2145 Elkins Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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2115 Stenton Ave
$1,150 - $1,350
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2115 Stenton Ave

2115 Stenton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19138
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property at 6100 McCallum St

$1,350 - $1,495

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6100 McCallum St

PhiladelphiaPA19144
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Vernon Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Hall

615 E Vernon RdPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Cowtown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cowtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cowtown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older priced from $502. Welcome home to Walnut Terrace! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Cowtown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!113- Studio SmStudio,1BA$875
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Greene Tree ApartmentsSpruce1BR,1BA$1,050
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
The Marc04 Units (Stacked)Studio,1BA$1,150
Cliveden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowtown, PA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cowtown area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2115 Stenton Ave Model at 2115 Stenton Ave in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Cowtown apartment is the 2/1 Model at 5600 Germantown starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cowtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2115 Stenton Ave2115 Stenton Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
5600 Germantown2/12BR,1BA$1.50
Willow Bend Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.59
Cliveden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Oliver Hall Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Greene Tree ApartmentsCedar2BR,1BA$1.69
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
530 E Penn St, Unit 1st Floor530 E Penn St1BR,1BA$1.72
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio ,1BA$1.64
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cowtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cowtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cowtown is at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older listed at $502.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cowtown Apartment is $634 at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cowtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cowtown is starting from $1,200 at Regency Village.

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