
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dickinson Narrows Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (132 Rentals)
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1615 S 2nd St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

2208 S 15th St

Total Monthly Price
2222 S 15th St, Unit 3rd Floor, Unit 3rd Floor

2136 S Broad St

2532 S Broad St

1013 S 12th St

2455 S 3rd St, Unit 2nd floor

808 S 2nd St
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734 S 9th St

1247 Snyder Ave

1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

1725 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1910 S 15th St

2130 South St

Total Monthly Price
916 S 11th St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

514 South Street

339 Bainbridge St
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The Bradford

Marine Club

Total Monthly Price
509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2, Unit Apt 2

1224 Tasker St

1430 South Street

1003 S 3rd St, Unit 1

1930 S 6th St

1817 S 11th St, Unit # 2

Head House Flats

Bainbridge Lofts
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1520 Wharton St

2221 S Broad St

Lincoln Square

Total Monthly Price
715 Pine St, Unit 4, Unit 4

2136 S 15th St

625 South St

713 S 2nd St

1220 S 13th St

2119 S 13th St

2550 S 6th St
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1527 Tasker St, Unit 3rd Floor

616 S 4th St

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1413 W Ritner St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1203 S 16th St

Brush Factory Lofts (LO), Unit 1 Bed

623 S 4th St

763 S 8th St

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745 S 4th St, Unit 2nd flr -HEAT INCLUDED, Unit 2nd flr -HEAT INCLUDED

Total Monthly Price
745 S 4th St, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor

1228 S 2nd St, Unit A
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Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dickinson Narrows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Narrows Studio Apartments | $1,725 | $850 | $2,385 |
| Dickinson Narrows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $812 | $4,079 |
| Dickinson Narrows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $970 | $5,579 |
| Dickinson Narrows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,386 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Dickinson Narrows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $1,241 | $3,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,370 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,387 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Bainbridge Lofts | Bainbridge 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,482 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dickinson Narrows, PA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dickinson Narrows area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1413 W Ritner St Model at 1413 W Ritner St, Unit 1 in the in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Dickinson Narrows apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Universal Court 1 starting at $1,387 with a $1.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1413 W Ritner St, Unit 1 | 1413 W Ritner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 339 Bainbridge St | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| 1229 W Porter St, Unit 1 | 1229 W Porter St | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Bainbridge Lofts | Bainbridge 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2 | 509 Reed St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 916 S 11th St, Unit 2R | 916 S 11th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in Dickinson Narrows, Philadelphia, PA
Vare-Washington Elementary School
Furness Horace High School
Kirkbride Eliza B School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dickinson Narrows Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dickinson Narrows?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dickinson Narrows is at The Bradford listed at $1,370.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dickinson Narrows Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dickinson Narrows Apartment is $987 at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dickinson Narrows Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dickinson Narrows is starting from $1,550 at 339 Bainbridge St.
What is the most affordable Dickinson Narrows Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dickinson Narrows Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Universal Court 1 and starts from $1,387.
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