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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 Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Bainbridge Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,346. Here are the most affordable Dickinson Narrows apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,346
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Lincoln SquareResidence - A1.BStudio,1BA$1,500
Head House Flats0HH1Studio,1BA$1,570
One Thousand OneStudio BStudio,1BA$1,579

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dickinson Narrows, PA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dickinson Narrows area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Dickinson Narrows apartment is the 1522 S 13th St Model at 1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Wharton 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.
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor1522 S 13th St2BR,2BA$1.75
Marine Club1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.21
1920 S 10th St, Unit 11920 S 10th St1BR,1BA$2.00
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.13
745 S 4th St, Unit 2nd floor745 S 4th St1BR,1BA$2.13
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1003 S 3rd St, Unit 11003 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #105

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,579.

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

The cheapest apartment in Dickinson Narrows is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Dickinson Narrows costs $13,025.

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 13 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 $1,434 which is $11,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dickinson Narrows.

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