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4417 Sansom St, Unit 2R
4417 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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5811 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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3200 W Diamond StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1339 N Frazier St, Unit 2
1339 N Frazier StPhiladelphia, PA 19131
658 N 52nd St
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5900 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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223 S 49th St
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5217 Warren St
5217 Warren StPhiladelphia, PA 19131
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6018 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4130-4140 Parkside AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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5724 Malvern Ave, Unit Basement
5724 Malvern AvePhiladelphia, PA 19131
727 N 43rd St
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205 N 36th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4500 Springfield AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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2217 N 51st StPhiladelphia, PA 19131
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4400-4418 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4101-4103 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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2101 N College AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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3601-3603 Powelton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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891 N 41st 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 | $1,658 | $595 | $3,280 |
| East Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $475 | $5,285 |
| East Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $959 | $9,695 |
| East Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| East Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $795 | $3,400 |
| East Parkside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,249 | $5,000 |
| East Parkside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,100 | $4,000 |
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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 $695. 5100 WALNUT STREET LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable East Parkside apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $695 |
| 5100 WALNUT STREET LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $790 |
| Hamilton Court | 4 BR F | 4BR, 1BA | $795 |
| 3601 Spring Garden st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| 332 N 62nd St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $890 |
| 3308-10 Hamilton Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $890 |
| Springline on 36th | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
| 339 N 40th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Parkside, PA
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Parkside area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5447 Sansom St Model at 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Parkside apartment is the 1318 N 25th St Model at 1318 N 25th St, Unit Unit 2 in the Belmont neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor | 5447 Sansom St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.87 |
| 1318 N 25th St, Unit Unit 2 | 1318 N 25th St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 32 S 53rd St, Unit Unit 1 | 32 S 53rd St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| 2631 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 3 | 2631 Cecil B Moore Ave | 2BR, 2BA | $1.29 |
| 5463 Diamond St, Unit B | 5463 Diamond St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| Sharswood Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.81 |
| Hamilton Court | 2 BR K4 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.26 |
| 3601 Spring Garden st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in East Parkside is 3601 Spring Garden st which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Parkside costs $1,866.
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 250 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 $617 which is $1,249 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.
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