Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dickinson Narrows Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (102 Rentals)

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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
$1,295
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$1,295
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1622 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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property at 1335 S 8th St

$1,300 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1335 S 8th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 413 Pine St

$1,425 - $1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

413 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 1220 S 13th St

$1,437 - $1,473

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1220 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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Lincoln Square
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$1,497 - $5,280
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$1,497 - $5,280
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1000 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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715 Pine St, Unit 2
$1,500
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$1,500
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715 Pine St, Unit 2

715 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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937 Lombard St, Unit 102
$1,645
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$1,645
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

937 Lombard St, Unit 102

937 Lombard StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dickinson Narrows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dickinson Narrows area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. 514 South Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Dickinson Narrows apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2BA$1,387
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
The Bradford1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
Lincoln SquareStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,497
1612 South St#91BR,1BA$1,750
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,824

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dickinson Narrows, PA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dickinson Narrows area is the $1.97 price per square foot 1643 Fitzwater St Model at 1643 Fitzwater St, Unit A in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Dickinson Narrows apartment is the 608 S American St Model at 608 S American St, Unit 1 starting at $3,300 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dickinson Narrows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1643 Fitzwater St, Unit A1643 Fitzwater St4BR,3BA$1.97
608 S American St, Unit 1608 S American St3BR,3BA$2.20
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
816 S 5th St, Unit A816 S 5th St2BR,1.5BA$1.86
1215 Tasker St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.33
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
515 Fitzwater St, Unit 2515 Fitzwater St1BR,1BA$2.47
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
The Bradford1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26

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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dickinson Narrows Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dickinson Narrows?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dickinson Narrows is under $1,824.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dickinson Narrows?

The cheapest apartment in Dickinson Narrows is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Dickinson Narrows costs $3,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dickinson Narrows?

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 1 regular apartments in Dickinson Narrows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dickinson Narrows?

Cheap apartments in Dickinson Narrows have an average cost of $310 which is $3,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dickinson Narrows.

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