Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (552 Rentals)

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 533 Budd St

533 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 535 Budd St

535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 214 N 54th St

214 N 54th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 1464 N 52nd St

1464 N 52nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19131
property at 5122 Arch St

5122 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5820 Arch St

5820 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 5310 Market St

5310 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
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East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Parkside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Parkside area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $655. Sherwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable East Parkside apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$655
Sherwood Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$805
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Pine Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
Belmont PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$925
Bryn Mawr ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Hamilton Court4 BR E24BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Parkside, PA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Parkside area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Parkside apartment is the 5850 Chestnut St Model at 5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR starting at $1,400 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR5850 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.91
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.00
1504 N 54th St, Unit 1st Flr1504 N 54th St2BR,1BA$1.02
634 N 57th St, Unit 1634 N 57th StStudio ,1BA$1.28
5724 Malvern Ave, Unit Basement5724 Malvern Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
5900 Pine St, Unit 25900 Pine St1BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Parkside Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Parkside?

The cheapest apartment in East Parkside is 1919 Spring Garden Street which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in East Parkside costs $8,290.

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 253 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 $719 which is $7,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.