Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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property at 1617 N 18th St
$1,000

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Total Monthly Price$1,000
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1617 N 18th St, Unit 2F

1617 N 18th St
PhiladelphiaPA19121
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property at 925 N 28th St
$1,300
2 Bedroom Rentals
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925 N 28th St

PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 1320 N 17th St
$1,200 - $1,350
3 Bedroom Rentals
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1320 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 2101 Chestnut St
$1,350 - $1,850
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2441 Brown St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2441 Brown St

PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 2017 N College Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2017 N College Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 2019 N College Ave
$1,515

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Base Rent$1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,515
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2019 N College Ave, Unit 3

2019 N College Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 111 N 9th St
$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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property at 1110 North St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1110 North St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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 Studio unit found at The Antoinette priced from $790. The View at Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AntoinetteStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$790
The View at Montgomery3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$849
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$890
1602 N 17th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$936

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, PA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1602 N 17th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Fairmount apartment is the 5BR/3.0BA Model at 1254 N Carlisle St starting at $2,500 with a $1.04 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.
1602 N 17th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.29
1254 N Carlisle St5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$1.04
1501 Master St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.14
Summit House3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
1936 W Girard Ave, Unit Second floor1936 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.83
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
1518 N 17th2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87

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Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA

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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 1071 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, PA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $8,623. There are also 108 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount ranging from $500 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 $500 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,535.

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 $849 to $8,575, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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