
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gillietown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (47 Rentals)
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2432 N 17th St

1434 Willington St

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1702 Cecil B Moore Ave

1447 N 17th St

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1447 N 17th St

1714 W Diamond St

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

1819 W Oxford St
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1714 W Diamond St

2339 N 17th St

2940 N 22nd St

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1819 W Oxford St, Unit Unit 1

1517 N 17th St

1927 N 33rd St

1718 N Lambert St

1630 N Sydenham St

1826 N Bouvier St
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1933 Cecil B. Moore Ave

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Poth Brewery Lofts

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1968 N 31st St, Unit 1st floor

1847 N 33rd St

2940 W Thompson St

1514 N 17th St

1526 N 17th St

Montgomery Flats

2831 W Oxford St
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1937 N Newkirk St

2007 N 17th St

1521 N 17th St

1524 N 17th St

1535 Cecil B. Moore Ave

1523 N 17th St

1532 N 17th St

1833 N 19th St

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1946 N Gratz Street

1849 N 18th Street

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Sharswood Townhouses III

Sharswood Townhouses II

The Willows at Cecil B. Moore

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Sharswood Ridge

The Glenwood
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1834 Diamond
Gillietown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gillietown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillietown Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $890 | $1,745 |
| Gillietown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $500 | $2,175 |
| Gillietown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $499 | $2,475 |
| Gillietown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $944 | $2,500 |
| Gillietown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $585 | $2,800 |
| Gillietown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,550 | $3,125 |
| Gillietown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $600 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available Gillietown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gillietown area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $750. Sharswood Townhouses II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Gillietown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1515 N. 16th | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $750 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Three Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $944 |
| Poth Brewery Lofts | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gillietown, PA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gillietown area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1447 N 17th St Model at 1447 N 17th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Gillietown apartment is the 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave Model at 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,700 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gillietown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1447 N 17th St | 1447 N 17th St | 6BR,6BA | $1.17 |
| 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 3 | 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave | 6BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 2 | 1820 w norris st | 4BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 | 1816 W Norris St | 4BR,3BA | $0.95 |
| 2537 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 2 | 2537 Cecil B Moore Ave | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| Sharswood Townhouses III | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| The Lofts at Brewerytown | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| 1816 N 17th St, Unit A | 1816 N 17th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
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Best Local Schools in Gillietown, Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gillietown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gillietown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gillietown is at Poth Brewery Lofts listed at $1,120.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gillietown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gillietown Apartment is $1,299 at Beech International.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gillietown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gillietown is starting from $890 at Sharswood Townhouses II.
What is the most affordable Gillietown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Gillietown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1515 N. 16th and starts from $750.
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