
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $995 (188 Rentals)


1612 N 54th St, Unit 1612 n 54th street

Brentwood

129 S 50th St

5504 W Thompson St

6031 Market St

5138 Ludlow St

5439 Hunter St

6041 Hazel Ave

2706 Cranston Rd
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1257 N 23rd St

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3

223 S 49th St

3908 W Girard Ave

4951 W Thompson St

1429 N Hollywood St

6140 Vine St

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319 N Wilton St, Unit 319 N. Wilton Street

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5712 Arch St, Unit #2

5135 Irving St
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3601 Spring Garden St

104 N 60th St

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3602 Hamilton St, Unit 3F

6013 Catharine St

3605 Powelton Ave

3413-3415 Race St

The Cornerstone

2024 Ridge Ave

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5002 Market St

4706 Chestnut St
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4304 Lancaster Ave

4011 Green St, Unit 2

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26 N Saint Bernard St

4213 W Girard Ave

3232 W Berks St

2808 W Oxford St

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5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor

1313 N 53rd St

4935 Walnut St

1470 N 52nd St, Unit 3
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6112 Ludlow St, Unit B

634 May Pl

Girard Court Apartments

Walnut Street

3623 Hamilton St, Unit 2

2131 Master St

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

305 N 41st St

Campus Apartments

3835-3837 Hamilton St
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East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Parkside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,648 | $300 | $4,250 |
| East Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $500 | $9,000 |
East Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $995 | $9,999 |
| East Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| East Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,385 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| East Parkside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,921 | $1,650 | $5,100 |
| East Parkside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $3,350 | $4,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #11
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Blankenburg Rudolph School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Parkside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Parkside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Parkside is under $944.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in East Parkside is Sharswood Townhouses III which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in East Parkside costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Parkside?
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 167 regular apartments in East Parkside 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 East Parkside?
Cheap apartments in East Parkside have an average cost of $513 which is $3,987 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.
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