Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Park Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (99 Rentals)

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3952 Lancaster Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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PhiladelphiaPA19104
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4087 Lancaster Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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3962 Parrish St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount Park area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Belmont Place priced from $925. Greenbriar Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Fairmount Park apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$925
Greenbriar Club Apartmentseff 515Studio,1BA$935
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$944
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$955
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
Bryn Mawr ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Brynfield Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The Dane ApartmentsA-1Studio,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Park, PA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount Park area is the $0.39 price per square foot 1628 N 52nd St Model at 1628 N 52nd St, Unit #3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Fairmount Park apartment is the 529 N 35th St Model at 529 N 35th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1628 N 52nd St, Unit #31628 N 52nd St1BR,1BA$0.39
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Scotts MillsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Wynnefield Terrace ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Metropolitan Wynnefield2BR2BR,1BA$1.51
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor - B23864 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.97
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$1.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Fairmount Park Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount Park is under $1,059.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount Park?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmount Park is Brynfield Court Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Fairmount Park costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount Park?

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 172 regular apartments in Fairmount Park 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 Fairmount Park?

Cheap apartments in Fairmount Park have an average cost of $898 which is $2,102 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount Park.

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