Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gillietown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (38 Rentals)

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1816 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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1515 N. 16th
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1515 N. 16th

1515-1517 N 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1946 N Gratz Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1946 N Gratz Street

1946 N Gratz StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Parklane Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parklane Apartments

2133 N 33rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Powelton Properties
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Powelton Properties

1510 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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GLM Rentals
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

GLM Rentals

1528-1530 N Sydenham StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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The Glenwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenwood

3029 Glenwood AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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North 15th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North 15th

1516 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1834 Diamond
2 Bedroom Apartments

1834 Diamond

1834 W Diamond StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Gillietown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gillietown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gillietown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St priced from $530. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Gillietown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
Poth Brewery LoftsS2Studio,1BA$1,200
Beech International1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gillietown, PA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gillietown area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Gillietown apartment is the 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1540-42 N Willington St5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$1.17
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Westmont Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.20
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.61
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.00
1614 N 27th St, Unit 21614 N 27th St2BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gillietown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #118

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gillietown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gillietown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gillietown is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gillietown?

The cheapest apartment in Gillietown is 1833 N 19th St which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Gillietown costs $2,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gillietown?

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 217 regular apartments in Gillietown 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 Gillietown?

Cheap apartments in Gillietown have an average cost of $557 which is $1,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gillietown.

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