Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (174 Rentals)

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property at 619 N 11th St

619 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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42 S 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19102

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PhiladelphiaPA19102

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property at 42 S 15th St

42 S 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19102

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 1537-41 Seybert priced from $700. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
1201 W Girard AveUNIT TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, PA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at The Homes at Chapel Lofts in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 3 bedroom/3 Bath Model at Little Greenery starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 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 Homes at Chapel Lofts3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
1257 N Newkirk St2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
1715 N 17th St, Unit 11715 N 17th St3BR,1BA$1.20
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1.44

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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 $499 to $13,397. There are also 459 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $730 to $24,500.

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 $730 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,974.

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 $599 to $13,397, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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