Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1711 N Willington St

$600

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1711 N Willington St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1617 N 18th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1617 N 18th St, Unit 2F

1617 N 18th St
PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1637 Poplar St

$1,188

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$1,188
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1637 Poplar St, Unit LL1

1637 Poplar St
PhiladelphiaPA19130

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property at 1309 N 19th St

$1,400 - $1,425

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1309 N 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1304 N 25th St

$1,500

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$1,500
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1304 N 25th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1513 W Thompson St

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1513 W Thompson St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2220-28 Master St

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2220-28 Master St, Unit 3

2220-28 Master St
PhiladelphiaPA19121

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Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $750. The Antoinette has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The AntoinetteStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$750
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$865
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$890
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Girard Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$969
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, PA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 205 N 11th St Model at 205 N 11th St, Unit 4F starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
205 N 11th St, Unit 4F205 N 11th St1BR,2BA$1.50
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
1701 Master St1701 Master St2BR,1BA$1.56
1819 W Oxford St, Unit Unit 11819 W Oxford St1BR,1BA$1.36
Girard Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.55

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Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #25

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount?

There are currently 1110 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, PA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $15,000. There are also 161 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $550 to $23,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairmount?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmount ranges from $550 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,550.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairmount?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairmount range from $799 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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