Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (578 Rentals)

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312 S 49th St, Unit A
$830
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312 S 49th St, Unit A

312 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5210 Master St
$900 - $1,200
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$900 - $1,200
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5210 Master St

5210 Master StPhiladelphia, PA 19131
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$925 - $1,325

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5370 Lebanon Ave

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Bala Apartments
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$1,030 - $1,380
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$1,025 - $1,375
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$1,030 - $1,380
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Bala Apartments

4920-4950 City AvePhiladelphia, PA 19131
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Fairfax Apartments
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$1,050 - $2,695
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$860 - $2,505
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Fairfax Apartments

4247 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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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 $635. Campus Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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$635
Campus ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$890
Madison ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Chester Lynne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$920
339 N 40th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$925
Belmont PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$925
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$944
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Parkside, PA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Parkside area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value East Parkside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Sharswood Townhouses III starting at $1,314 with a $0.81 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.
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Sharswood Townhouses III3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.81
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
2111 N Wanamaker St, Unit 22111 N Wanamaker St2BR,1BA$1.08
1720 Memorial Ave, Unit Three1720 Memorial Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
1937 N Newkirk St1937 N Newkirk St2BR,1BA$1.23
4837 Parrish St, Unit 2nd Floor4837 Parrish St2BR,1BA$1.22
312 S 49th St, Unit A312 S 49th St2BR,1BA$1.11

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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.

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 Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, 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 492 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 $763 which is $7,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.

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