Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (31 Rentals)

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1234 S 57th St

PhiladelphiaPA19143
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6249 Reedland St

PhiladelphiaPA19142
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WADE Flats
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
Studio 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 $895. The Irvine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
The IrvineStudio AStudio,1BA$1,199
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, PA

As of November 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 6040 Kingsessing Ave Model at 6040 Kingsessing Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Kingsessing 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.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
6040 Kingsessing Ave, Unit 16040 Kingsessing Ave2BR,1BA$0.93
6600 Dicks Ave, Unit Section 86600 Dicks Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
2018 S 70th St, Unit 12018 S 70th St1BR,1BA$0.83
1839 S 56th St, Unit Apt 11839 S 56th St1BR,1BA$1.50
5823 Theodore St5823 Theodore St1BR,1BA$1.36
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Standard with balcony2BR,1BA$1.91
5650 Elmwood Ave, Unit 25650 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.71
The IrvineStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.79
Hoffman Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #143

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the Elmwood Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

72 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Elmwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?

The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $1,600.

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.