Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dunlap Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (438 Rentals)

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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 $635. Hoffman Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Dunlap apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$635
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Winchester ApartmentsChester1BR,1BA$900
The Carano Building1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Chestnut HallThe ColonialStudio,1BA$902
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dunlap, PA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dunlap area is the $0.39 price per square foot 1628 N 52nd St Model at 1628 N 52nd St, Unit 1628 N 52nd Street #3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Dunlap apartment is the 529 N 35th St Model at 529 N 35th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 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.
1628 N 52nd St, Unit 1628 N 52nd Street #31628 N 52nd St1BR,1BA$0.39
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
4511-17 Pine Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
5900 Pine St, Unit 25900 Pine St1BR,1BA$1.06
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor - B23864 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dunlap, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #31

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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!

Getting Around the Dunlap Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $923.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dunlap?

The cheapest apartment in Dunlap is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Dunlap costs $8,290.

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 131 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 $453 which is $7,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dunlap.

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