Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cowtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (23 Rentals)

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2100 65th Ave
$1,000 - $1,500
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2100 65th Ave

2100 65th AvePhiladelphia, PA 19138
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Vernon Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Hall

615 E Vernon RdPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Wayne Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Manor Apartments

6200 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Blakemore Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakemore Gardens

6748-6788 Blakemore StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Wallingford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

215 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Fieldview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldview Apartments

705-715 E Church LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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The Ogontz
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ogontz

5700 Ogontz AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141

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Chelten Ave 710 E

710 E Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144

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. Copley Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. 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
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowtown, PA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cowtown area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5665 E Wister St Model at 5665 E Wister St in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Cowtown apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Wister Court Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $1.55 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.
5665 E Wister St5665 E Wister St2BR,1BA$0.80
Wister Court Apartments4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.55
Oliver Hall Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
6643 Chew Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Apt.6643 Chew Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
Stenton Gardens1BR Gold1BR,1BA$1.35
Cliveden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
2100 65th Ave2100 65th Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Church Lane Court Apartments2 Bd / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1.60
5535 Crowson St, Unit 2nd Fl - B3 - SRO5535 Crowson StStudio ,1BA$0.93
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 $1,195 at Church Lane Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cowtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cowtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Church Lane Court Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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