Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunlap Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (378 Rentals)

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5409 Walnut St
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5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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$900 - $943

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PhiladelphiaPA19139

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$1,000 - $1,395

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910 N 41st St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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PhiladelphiaPA19131

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Dunlap, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dunlap Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dunlap area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $695. Overbrook Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Dunlap apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$695
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$835
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Springline on 36thStudioStudio,1BA$895
Arden WestStudioStudio,1BA$905
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$905
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$944
Harrison Court Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunlap, PA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dunlap area is the $1.20 price per square foot NOC6 Model at 731 N 35th Street Townhomes in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Dunlap apartment is the 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dunlap apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
731 N 35th Street TownhomesNOC63BR,3BA$1.20
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 22213 N 33rd St1BR,1BA$0.78
28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 128 South 48th St3BR,3BA$1.37
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
4114 Cambridge St, Unit 4126 Cambridge st4114 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$1.09
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
The Apartments at BrewerytownTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
894 N 42nd St894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.37
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Dunlap, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dunlap Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Dunlap?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Dunlap is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunlap?

The cheapest apartment in Dunlap is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Dunlap costs $3,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dunlap?

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 146 regular apartments in Dunlap 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 Dunlap?

Cheap apartments in Dunlap have an average cost of $644 which is $2,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunlap.

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