
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Court Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (229 Rentals)
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4124 Chester Ave

1000-1002 S 52nd St

5251 Spruce St, Unit 2F

5023 Spruce St

214 N 54th St

533 Budd St

5128 Arch St

223 S 49th St

618 N 40th St
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Hoffman Place Apartments

4 N 50th St

The Cornerstone

5331 Market St

1221 S 52nd St

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4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B

5237 Chester Ave

329 N Preston St

5135 Ranstead St

University City Associates
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4900 Walton Ave, Unit 1ST FL FRONT

5046 Hazel Ave

4015 Lancaster Ave

331 S 52nd St

201 N 59th St

4241 Locust St

16 S 50th St

4419 Ludlow St

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44West
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Campus Apartments

4203 Walnut St

5122 Arch St

5820 Arch St

1004 S 52nd St

Campus Apartments

4124 Haverford Ave

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4060 Chestnut St

701 S 52nd St

The Felix
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113 N 50th St, Unit 3

West Lofts Apartments

1224 S Markoe St

The Irvine

746 S 51st St

5301 Catharine St

22 S 51st St

5337 Baltimore Ave

5410 Chancellor St
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Garden Court, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden Court?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Court Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $775 | $2,225 |
| Garden Court 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $730 | $2,950 |
| Garden Court 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $1,100 | $3,700 |
| Garden Court 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,325 | $4,125 |
| Garden Court 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $1,600 | $3,345 |
| Garden Court 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $1,925 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 229 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 $635. Sherwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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 | $635 |
| Sherwood Court | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Campus Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Madison Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Chester Lynne Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 339 N 40th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Court, PA
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Court area is the $1.38 price per square foot 428 S 57th St Model at 428 S 57th St, Unit SECTION 8 FRIENDLY in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Garden Court apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Campus Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 S 57th St, Unit SECTION 8 FRIENDLY | 428 S 57th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 207 S 49th St | 207 S 49th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 104 S 51st St, Unit 2nd Floor B | 104 S 51st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Eleanor at Walnut | Full # Bedroom Unit | 3BR,3BA | $2.09 |
| 4320 Walnut St, Unit 2Fl | 4320 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| West Lofts Apartments | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| 4900 Walton Ave, Unit 1ST FL FRONT | 4900 Walton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Madison Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $985.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Court?
The cheapest apartment in Garden Court is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Garden Court costs $8,290.
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 223 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 $791 which is $7,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Court.
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