
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Court Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (258 Rentals)
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24XX S 54th St

4111 Baring St

5506 Walnut St

614 Pallas St

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5409 Walnut St

342 N 52nd St, Unit 2

218 N 54th St

4646 Hazel Ave

5510 Walnut St, Unit 2R
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4101 Baltimore Ave, Unit B4, Unit B4

5040 Walnut St

University City Associates

Hoffman Place Apartments

208 S 41st St

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 3E

5536 Chester Ave

The Cornerstone

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4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B, Unit Apt B

5029 Cedar Ave, Unit Unit 2F
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5426 Christian St

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 4B

145 Farson St, Unit A10

4617 Kingsessing Ave

5141 Walnut St

331 S 52nd St

16 S 50th St, Unit Floor 2 Rear

44West

1620 S 56th St

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The Irvine

1004 S 52nd St

701 S 52nd St, Unit A

5323 Catharine St

5138 Ludlow St

126 S 46th St, Unit AptC, Unit AptC

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4111 Pine St

4646 Hazel Ave

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4321 Pine St
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4816 Cedar Ave, Unit Unit 3R

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26 N Saint Bernard St

104 S 51st St

West Lofts Apartments

The Ivy

4241 Locust St

4149 Lancaster Ave

4034 Baring St

773 S 52nd St, Unit Unit 1

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830 S 49th St, Unit 5, Unit 5
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden Court?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Court Studio Apartments | $1,422 | $790 | $2,225 |
| Garden Court 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $700 | $2,900 |
| Garden Court 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $875 | $3,625 |
| Garden Court 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,325 | $3,999 |
| Garden Court 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $1,500 | $3,800 |
| Garden Court 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 258 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Garden Court Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Garden Court Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden Court area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $695. Winchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Garden Court apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $695 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Arden West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Classic JR | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Court, PA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Court area is the $1.37 price per square foot 28 South 48th St Model at 28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Garden Court apartment is the 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden Court apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 1 | 28 South 48th St | 3BR,3BA | $1.37 |
| 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 | 1311 S 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 327 N 40th St | 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 631 N Preston St, Unit 2 | 631 N Preston St | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 1018 S 55th St, Unit 2 | 1018 S 55th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 4149 Lancaster Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 4149 Lancaster Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 5712 Arch St, Unit #2 | 5712 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| Arden West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden Court Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Garden Court?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garden Court is under $1,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Court?
The cheapest apartment in Garden Court is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Garden Court costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden Court?
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 90 regular apartments in Garden Court 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 Garden Court?
Cheap apartments in Garden Court have an average cost of $731 which is $2,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Court.
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