
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the East Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $647 (184 Rentals)


939 Belmont Ave

340 N 62nd St

5251 Spruce St, Unit 2F

5408 Baltimore Ave

5900 Haverford Ave

4633 Walnut St, Unit B

618 N 40th St

Fairview Arms Apartments

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5046 Hazel Ave

259 S 46th St

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2062 Lombard St

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223 S 45th St

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2312 Locust St
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4051 Spruce St, Unit 1F

2835 W Diamond St

4087 Lancaster Ave

929 N 40th St

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The Felix

780 S 52nd St
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829 N 26th St

1030 N 48th St

4124 Haverford Ave

West Lofts Apartments

4701 Chestnut St

4241 Locust St

2836 W Diamond St

The Irvine

533 Budd St

535 Budd St
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2601 Pennsylvania Ave

2940 W Thompson St

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Bala Apartments

The Hub on Chestnut Street

2220 Walnut St

4240 Chestnut St

Garden Court Towers
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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 | $1,639 | $647 | $3,380 |
| East Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $700 | $5,327 |
| East Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $1,000 | $9,342 |
| East Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $944 | $10,000+ |
| East Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,035 | $7,200 |
| East Parkside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $1,009 | $6,250 |
| East Parkside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
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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 University Court Apartments which is listed at $895, 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 295 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 $629 which is $7,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.
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