Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $925 (27 Rentals)

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6123 Upland St

PhiladelphiaPA19142

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WADE Flats

5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143

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1900 S 65th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1900 S 65th St

1900 S 65th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
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Washington Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Woods

1007-1023 Bullock AveLansdowne, PA 19050
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Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hoffman Place Apartments priced from $1,100. Forest Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,300
Bell Tower Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Cedar Park2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,699
The Irvine1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, PA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Terrace Model at The Irvine in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 2127 S 65th St Model at 2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Bartram Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Irvine1 Bedroom Terrace1BR,1.5BA$1.40
2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm2127 S 65th St2BR,1BA$1.00
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.45
Cedar Park2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Large with balcony2BR,1BA$1.86
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Bell Tower Community1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32

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Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $1,449.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?

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 2 regular apartments in Elmwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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